Which of the following is an example of nuclear fusion?
Select one:
a. 2H + 3H --- 4He + 1n
b. 1n + 235U --- 139Ba + 94Kr + 31n
c. 90Sr --- 90Y + e-
d. 226Ra --- 222Rn + 4He

Question

Which of the following is an example of nuclear fusion?
Select one:
a. 2H + 3H ---> 4He + 1n
b. 1n + 235U ---> 139Ba + 94Kr + 31n
c. 90Sr ---> 90Y + e-
d. 226Ra ---> 222Rn + 4He

anonymous · Answer

@Mertsj

mertsj · Answer

I think it is a

anonymous · Answer

Ok Thank you!!

anonymous · Answer

@stevensde but do you know,why it is a?

anonymous · Answer

I don't think it is, I have been doing research for it for the past few minutes and looking at my notes, but I don't know if it is a.

anonymous · Answer

Well, can you tell me what is nuclear fusion?

anonymous · Answer

A nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei of low atomic number fuse to form a heavier nucleus with the release of energy.

anonymous · Answer

This is why , it is A : http://www.plasma.inpe.br/LAP_Portal/LAP_Site/Figures/Fusion_Reaction.gif

anonymous · Answer

You may get more information here http://www.plasma.inpe.br/LAP_Portal/LAP_Site/Text/Fusion_Reactions.htm Best of Luck

anonymous · Answer

Thank you Thoughts! :) I appreciate the clarification.