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Katy:

A reaction in which small nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus is called

Katy:

fission fusion gamma radiation alpha decay

TheSmartOne:

So do you know what any of those terms are..

Katy:

gamma radiation is where a substance/material such as carbon, uranium, and etc has a daughter cell where both have not been effected/changed through that process.

TheSmartOne:

yes, and alpha decay is also where an alpha particle (helium nucleus) is emitte

TheSmartOne:

Search up nuclear fission and nuclear fusion

Katy:

Fusion means combining lighter atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.

TheSmartOne:

yes now look up the last one And think about your question

Katy:

Fusion?

TheSmartOne:

which one has something combining

TheSmartOne:

Bingo

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