Question

What sort of reaction happens when a hydrogen-2 atom and a hydrogen-3 atom are converted to a helium-4 atom?

fission

fusion

chemical

ionic

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure the correct answer is fusion. I'm not 100% sure but I hope this helps.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is fusion reaction.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nuclear fission reaction is defined as the reaction in which a heavier nuclei dissociates into two or more lighter nuclei.

Nuclear fusion reaction is defined as the reaction in which lighter nuclei combines to form a heavier nuclei.

Chemical reaction is defined as the reaction in which change in composition takes place. A new substance gets formed in this type of reaction.

The chemical equation for the formation of helium-4 atom follows:

`_1^2\textrm{H}+_1^3\textrm{H}\rightarrow _2^4\textrm{He}+_0^1\textrm{n}+\text{energy}`

In the above reaction, two hydrogen nuclei are combining together to form a heavier nuclei which is helium atom.

Thus, the correct answer is fusion reaction.