An atom of element X has an atomic mass of about 40; after reacting with a second atom of X, a different element (called Y) with an atomic mass of 80 is produced. What type of reaction is this?

fusion

fission

combustion

synthesis

Question

An atom of element X has an atomic mass of about 40; after reacting with a second atom of X, a different element (called Y) with an atomic mass of 80 is produced. What type of reaction is this?
		
fusion
		
fission
		
combustion
		
synthesis

joannablackwelder · Answer

http://chemwiki.ucdavis.edu/Physical_Chemistry/Nuclear_Chemistry/Fission_and_Fusion