Asked by wholemelt
Which equation demonstrates that nuclear fusion forms elements that are heavier than helium?
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I can’t see the image files you listed. Please either paste the four equations here or re-upload the images.
Meanwhile, how to pick the right one: nuclear fusion that “forms elements heavier than helium” will show light nuclei (usually H or He) fusing to give a nucleus with atomic number > 2 (i.e., Z > 2 — beryllium, carbon, etc.). Examples:
- 4He + 4He → 8Be (beryllium, Z = 4) — (8Be is unstable but this is formation of an element heavier than helium)
- 4He + 8Be → 12C (the triple‑alpha process producing carbon, Z = 6)
If you paste the four option equations, I’ll tell you exactly which one is correct.
Meanwhile, how to pick the right one: nuclear fusion that “forms elements heavier than helium” will show light nuclei (usually H or He) fusing to give a nucleus with atomic number > 2 (i.e., Z > 2 — beryllium, carbon, etc.). Examples:
- 4He + 4He → 8Be (beryllium, Z = 4) — (8Be is unstable but this is formation of an element heavier than helium)
- 4He + 8Be → 12C (the triple‑alpha process producing carbon, Z = 6)
If you paste the four option equations, I’ll tell you exactly which one is correct.
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