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Question
What is nuclear fusion?
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Solution
Fusion of two lighter nuclei into one heavier nucleus, which results in the release of a huge amount of energy, is known as nuclear fusion.
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- 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).
Complete the following fusion reaction:
\[\ce {^3_2He + ^2_1H -> ^\underline{}_2He + ^\underline{}_1H + energy}\]
Name the process, nuclear fission or nuclear fusion, in which the energy released per unit mass is more?
State two difference between the process of nuclear fission and fusion.
Give two examples of nuclear fusion.
Nuclear fusion is possible only at an extremely high temperature of the order of ____ K.
Elements having atomic number greater than 83 can undergo nuclear fusion.
Mark the correct choice as
- Assertion: Extreme temperature is necessary to execute nuclear fusion.
- Reason: In a nuclear fusion, the nuclei of the reactants combine releasing high energy.
Which of the following are suitable for the fusion process?
Use the analogy to fill in the blank.
Nuclear Fusion : Extreme temperature, Nuclear Fission : ______.
