Question
Nuclear reactions can be written out in equation form with information about the nuclei that take places in the fusion reaction and the nuclei that are produced. Choose 2 answer choices below that best explain how you would identify the reaction as fusion.
One or more nuclei must be coming together on the right side of the reaction
There will be a nucleus with a large number of protons on the right side of the reaction
A nucleus with a large mass number on the left side, and there will be neutrons in the equation
The largest number is present on the right side of the reaction
One or more nuclei must be coming together on the right side of the reaction
There will be a nucleus with a large number of protons on the right side of the reaction
A nucleus with a large mass number on the left side, and there will be neutrons in the equation
The largest number is present on the right side of the reaction
Answers
GPT-4o mini
To identify a nuclear reaction as fusion, you would choose the following two answer choices:
1. **One or more nuclei must be coming together on the right side of the reaction.**
2. **There will be a nucleus with a large number of protons on the right side of the reaction.**
Fusion reactions typically involve lighter nuclei combining to form a heavier nucleus, which often has a large number of protons as new elements are formed during the process.
1. **One or more nuclei must be coming together on the right side of the reaction.**
2. **There will be a nucleus with a large number of protons on the right side of the reaction.**
Fusion reactions typically involve lighter nuclei combining to form a heavier nucleus, which often has a large number of protons as new elements are formed during the process.