Nuclear reactions can be written out in equation form with information about the nuclei that take place in the fusion reaction and the nuclei that are produced. Choose 2 answer choices below that best explain how you would identify the reaction as fusion.(2 points)
Responses
There will be a nucleus with a large number of protons on the right side of the reaction
There will be a nucleus with a large number of protons on the right side of the reaction
The largest number is present on the right side of the reaction
The largest number is present on the right side of the reaction
one or more nuclei must be coming together on the right side of the reaction
one or more nuclei must be coming together on the right side of the reaction
The largest mass number is present on the left side
The largest mass number is present on the left side
- There will be a nucleus with a large number of protons on the right side of the reaction
- one or more nuclei must be coming together on the right side of the reaction
Fusion reactions involve the coming together of lighter nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, typically with a larger number of protons. This results in a product nucleus with a larger mass number than the reactant nuclei.