Question

Which best describes what forms in nuclear fusion?

two smaller, more stable nuclei
two larger, less stable nuclei
one smaller, less stable nucleus
one larger, more stable nucleus

Answer 1

Answer. One larger, more stable nucleus.

Explanation:

Nuclear Fusion: When two small atomic nuclei fuse together to form one larger atomic nucleus. During this process a lot of energy is released which means product formed will be stable.

For example: Deuterium-Deuterium fusion leads to the formation of helium isotope.

$_{1}^{2}\textrm{H}+_{1}^{2}\textrm{H}\rightarrow_{2}^{3}\textrm{He}+_{0}^{1}\textrm{n}+3.27Mev$

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is D) one larger, more stable nucleus

Explanation:

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