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Chapter 28: Problem 6

The reaction \({ }_{1}^{1} \mathrm{H}+{ }_{1}^{1} \mathrm{H}+2{ }_{0}^{1} \mathrm{n} \longrightarrow{ }_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}^{+}\) Energy is an example if (a) capture reaction (b) spallation reaction (c) fusion reaction (d) fission reaction

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The given reaction is a example of a fusion reaction.

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01

Identifying the type of reaction

In the given reaction, two hydrogen atoms (\( {}_{1}^{1} \mathrm{H} \)) and two neutrons (\( {}_{0}^{1}\mathrm{n} \)) are combining to form a helium atom (\( {}_{2}^{4} \mathrm{He}^{+} \)). In this process, we notice a combination of smaller particles to form a larger one. This is characteristic of a fusion reaction.
02

Rule out other reactions

A capture reaction involves a nucleus absorbing a subatomic particle, usually a neutron. Our reaction does not fit this description as it involves two hydrogen atoms. A spallation reaction is a process in which a heavy nucleus emits a large number of nucleons as a result of being hit by a high-energy particle. This is not applicable to our reaction. Finally, a fission reaction involves a heavy nucleus splitting into two or more smaller nuclei. Again, our reaction does not fit this description.

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