25 Dec 2021
Problem 8
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Section: MisConceptual Questions
Chapter 31: Nuclear Energy; Effects and Uses of Radiation
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25 Dec 2021
Given information
two hydrogen nuclei, each of mass fuse together.
Step-by-step explanation
Step 1.
Whereas all isotopes of hydrogen have one proton, deuterium also has one neutron and tritium has two neutrons, so their ion masses are heavier than protium, the isotope of hydrogen with no neutrons.
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