Question
Which nuclear equation depicts a fusion reaction?
(1 point)
OH+H-2 He 3
14 14 6C-7N+ 0 N+-1e
238 1 239 0 92 U+ On 93 Np + -1 e
Ο 235 1 92 141 1 92 U+0n36 Kr+ 56 Ba + 30 n
(1 point)
OH+H-2 He 3
14 14 6C-7N+ 0 N+-1e
238 1 239 0 92 U+ On 93 Np + -1 e
Ο 235 1 92 141 1 92 U+0n36 Kr+ 56 Ba + 30 n
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To identify a fusion reaction, we look for a nuclear equation where lighter nuclei come together to form a heavier nucleus, typically with the release of energy.
Let's analyze the given options:
1. **OH + H-2 -> He-3**: This suggests two lighter nuclei (potentially a hydrogen isotope and another light element) combining to form a heavier nucleus (Helium-3). This is characteristic of fusion.
2. **14_6C -> 14_7N + 0_-1e**: This depicts a beta decay; a carbon isotope is transforming into nitrogen with the emission of an electron, which is typical of a fission or decay process, not fusion.
3. **238_92U + 1_0n -> 239_93Np + 0_-1e**: This is a neutron capture followed by beta decay; it is indicative of fission processes, not fusion.
4. **235_92U + 1_0n -> 141_56Ba + 92_36Kr + 30_1n**: This equation represents fission, specifically the fission of uranium, resulting in multiple fragments and released neutrons.
From these evaluations, **the first equation (OH + H-2 -> He-3)** is the one that depicts a fusion reaction.
Let's analyze the given options:
1. **OH + H-2 -> He-3**: This suggests two lighter nuclei (potentially a hydrogen isotope and another light element) combining to form a heavier nucleus (Helium-3). This is characteristic of fusion.
2. **14_6C -> 14_7N + 0_-1e**: This depicts a beta decay; a carbon isotope is transforming into nitrogen with the emission of an electron, which is typical of a fission or decay process, not fusion.
3. **238_92U + 1_0n -> 239_93Np + 0_-1e**: This is a neutron capture followed by beta decay; it is indicative of fission processes, not fusion.
4. **235_92U + 1_0n -> 141_56Ba + 92_36Kr + 30_1n**: This equation represents fission, specifically the fission of uranium, resulting in multiple fragments and released neutrons.
From these evaluations, **the first equation (OH + H-2 -> He-3)** is the one that depicts a fusion reaction.