Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion — Quiz

Question 4 • Chemistry

Which equation demonstrates that nuclear fusion forms elements that are heavier than helium?

Answer

92 to the 235th power cap u plus 0 to the 1th power n rightarrow 42 to the 95th power Mo plus 57 to the 139th power La plus 2 sub 0 to the 1th power n plus 7 sub negative 1 to the 0 power e

8 to the 16th power cap o plus 2 to the 4th power He rightarrow 10 to the 20th power Ne

92 to the 235th power cap u plus 0 to the 1th power n rightarrow 53 to the 131th power cap i plus 39 to the 89th power cap y plus 16 sub 0 to the 1th power n

1 squared cap h plus 1 cubed cap h rightarrow 2 to the 4th power He plus 0 to the 1th power n

Explanation

Fusion combines smaller atomic nuclei to form a larger nucleus. In choice B, oxygen-16 combines with helium-4 to form neon-20, which is heavier than helium. Choice D is also fusion, but it produces helium rather than an element heavier than helium.

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