Question

Are these nuclear fusion equations balanced?
1. 35 1 36
17 Cl + 1 H --> 18 Ar

2. 4 12 16
2 He + 6 C --> 8 O

3. 4 16 20
2 He + 8 O --> 10 Ne

4. 12 16 28
6 C + 8 O --> 14 Si

5. 4 20 24
2 He + 10 Ne --> 12 Mg

6. 16 16 32
8 O + 8 O --> 16 S

If they aren't balanced, what is the proper balanced version for each?

Answer 1

when balancing nuclear equations, you always have to balance 2 things: total atomic number, and total mass number. As long as those 2 balance, the nuclear equation is balanced

Answer 2

So the equations would be balanced as they are?

Answer 3

you tell me ;-)

Answer 4

It appears that they do. I seek only confirmation :)

Answer 5

they are

Answer 6

Thank you JFraser :)