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A fusion reaction takes place between carbon and another element. Neutrons are released, and a different element is formed. The different element is
lighter than helium.
heavier than helium.
used for energy on Earth.
radioactive.
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heavier than helium.
Reason: Carbon (atomic number 6) is already much heavier than helium (atomic number 2). A fusion reaction involving carbon and another element produces a new nucleus that is generally heavier than helium (it will be a heavier element such as O, Ne, Mg, etc.). It is not guaranteed to be radioactive, and such products are not the ones currently used for energy on Earth.
Reason: Carbon (atomic number 6) is already much heavier than helium (atomic number 2). A fusion reaction involving carbon and another element produces a new nucleus that is generally heavier than helium (it will be a heavier element such as O, Ne, Mg, etc.). It is not guaranteed to be radioactive, and such products are not the ones currently used for energy on Earth.
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