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Show that can not spontaneously emit a proton.

Given: = 238.05079u, = 237.05121u, = 1.00783u


The reaction through which uranium goes is as follows:


Energy released in this reaction is given as,





Since the energy released is negative, the reaction cannot be spontaneous.


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