(a)
The missing value of fusion reactions.
Answer to Problem 57QAP
The fusion reaction is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The given reaction is,
Calculation:
To calculate the no of neutrons, release from the above equation. The mass should be equal to the left side and right side of the equation for balancing the equation. So, equate the left side and right side of the masses. We get,
So, 1 neutron will be released from the above equation
Hence, the complete reaction would be
(b)
The missing value of fusion reactions.
Answer to Problem 57QAP
The fusion reaction is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The given reaction is,
Calculation:
To calculate the no of neutrons, release from the above equation. The mass should be equal to the left side and right side of the equation for balancing the equation. So, equate the left side and right side of the masses. We get,
So, 1 neutron will be released from the above equation
Hence, the complete reaction would be
(c)
The missing value of fusion reactions.
Answer to Problem 57QAP
The fusion reaction is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The given reaction is,
Calculation:
To calculate the number of neutrons, release from the above equation. The mass should be equal to the left side and right side of the equation for balancing the equation. So, equate the left side and right side of the masses. We get,
So, 1 neutron will be released from the above equation
Hence, the complete reaction would be
(d)
The missing value of fusion reactions.
Answer to Problem 57QAP
The fusion reaction is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The given reaction is,
Calculation:
To calculate the no of neutrons, release from the above equation. The mass should be equal to the left side and right side of the equation for balancing the equation. So, equate the left side and right side of the masses. We get,
And
So, the atomic number is 2.
Hence, the complete reaction would be
(f)
The missing value of fusion reactions.
Answer to Problem 57QAP
The fusion reaction is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The given reaction is,
Calculation:
To calculate the no of neutrons, release from the above equation. The mass should be equal to the left side and right side of the equation for balancing the equation. So, equate the left side and right side of the masses. We get,
So, 1 neutron will be released from the above equation
Hence, the complete reaction would be
To calculate the no of neutrons, release from the above equation. The mass should be equal to the left side and right side of the equation for balancing the equation. So, equate the left side and right side of the masses. We get,
So, 1 neutron will be released from the above equation
Hence, the complete reaction would be
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