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Explain why energy cannot be on the left side of an equation modeling nuclear fusion?

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The question requires us to explain why energy is not positioned on the left side of a chemical reaction that represents a nuclear fusion.

By definition, a nuclear fusion is the process in which two (or more) light nuclei collide and produce a heavier nucleus. In this process, energy is not required for the collision between the nuclei happen, but it is released in a great amount when the heavier nucleus is formed.

Because energy is released in the nuclear fusion process, it must be represented on the products side of the reaction.

Final answer: energy cannot be on the left side of a nuclear fusion chemical equation because energy is actually released in the nuclear fusion process, thus it must be represented on the products side (right side).

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