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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
heavier than helium.
radioactive.
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One possible reaction is carbon–carbon fusion:
12C + 12C → 23Mg + n
The “different element” formed is magnesium-23 (23Mg). It is heavier than helium and radioactive (23Mg decays by β+ with a half‑life ≈ 11.3 s).
12C + 12C → 23Mg + n
The “different element” formed is magnesium-23 (23Mg). It is heavier than helium and radioactive (23Mg decays by β+ with a half‑life ≈ 11.3 s).
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