Question

H-2 + H-3 → He-4 +

Consider the nuclear reaction that takes place in the sun. Two nuclides of hydrogen fuse to form helium. Is helium the only product of this reaction? If no, identify any additional products.
A) Yes, He-4 is the only product.
B) No. The products include He-4 and a neutron.
C) No, the products include He-4 and gamma radiation.
D) No. the products include He-4, one neutron, and energy.

Answer 1

Answer: Option (D) is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

The given reaction is a nuclear fusion reaction because in a nuclear fusion two small nuclei combine together to result in the formation of a large nuclei along with the release of energy.

The complete given reaction will be as follows.

`^(2)_(1)H + ^(3)_(1)H \rightarrow ^(4)_(2)He + ^(1)_(0)n + Energy`

Thus, we can conclude that along with the release of helium atom there will be release of one neutron and energy.