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

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Rjc · Answer 1 · 2018-09-27T23:14:10+0000

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.