Question

Use the periodic table to complete each nuclear fusion equation.

2
1
H +
3
1
H →
A
B
He
A:

B:

14
7
N +
1
1
H →
C
D
E

C:

D:

E:

Answer 1

A = 4
B = 2

So 2/1 H + 3/1 H → 4/2 He + 1/0 n

C = 15
D = 8
E = O

So 14/7 N + 1/1 H → 15/8 O (often written with a γ: 14/7N + 1/1H → 15/8O + γ)