Question

1.) what is the difference between fusion and a chemical reaction? explain in one sentence.

2.) describe what happens during a nuclear fusion reaction? explain in one sentence.

3.) which type of radioactive decay involves a helium atom? explain in one sentence.

Answer 1

1. Fusion involves the combination of atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, while a chemical reaction involves the rearrangement of atoms to form new molecules.

2. During a nuclear fusion reaction, two atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy.

3. Alpha decay involves the emission of a helium atom, which consists of two protons and two neutrons, from a radioactive nucleus.