Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Give one example of nuclear fusion.
Advertisements
Solution
There is a release of energy of 3.3 MeV and the formation of the nucleus of the helium isotope `"_2^3He` when two deuterium nuclei `"_1^2H` fuse. The act of fusing this helium isotope with one deuterium nucleus results in the release of 18.3 MeV of energy, transforming it into a helium nucleus (`"_2^4He`).
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
What other name is given to nuclear fusion? Give reason.
- Write one nuclear fusion reaction.
- State the approximate value of energy released in the reaction mentioned in part (a).
- Give reason for the release of energy stated in part (b).
State two difference between the process of nuclear fission and fusion.
Elements having atomic number greater than 83 can undergo nuclear fusion.
Match: IV
| a. | Uncontrolled fission reaction | Hydrogen Bomb |
| b. | Fertile material | Nuclear Reactor |
| c. | Controlled fission reaction | Breeder reactor |
| d. | Fusion reaction | Atom bomb |
Use the analogy to fill in the blank.
Nuclear Fusion : Extreme temperature, Nuclear Fission : _______
Which of the following are suitable for the fusion process?
Use the analogy to fill in the blank.
Nuclear Fusion : Extreme temperature, Nuclear Fission : ______.
Use the analogy to fill in the blank.
Nuclear Fusion : Extreme temperature, Nuclear Fission : ______
What is nuclear fusion?
