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The following reaction is a ____ reaction. 2/1 H + 3/1 H -- 4/2 He + 1/0 n

a. Fission
b. Fusion

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The given reaction is a fusion reaction.

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

A nuclear fusion reaction is the one where two atoms are made to collide with each other and they will combine to form a heavier atom. In this reaction, a deuterium atom is made to collide with a tritium atom and lead to formation of helium atom with the release of a neutron.

So, the energy required to combine these two isotopes of hydrogen will lead to form a heavier element named helium. This is one of the basic reaction in fusion reaction, fulfilling all the selection criteria for the fusion reaction.

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Answer:

The correct answer is b) Fusion

Step-by-step explanation:

Deuterium (2/1 H) and Titrio (3/1 H) according to the equation (hydrogen isotopes), react by nuclear fusion, throwing as products: Helium, a neutron and energy release.

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