Question detail

Which of the following is a product of nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei?

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At a glance

MCQ

Type

practice

Style

Topic

Nuclear fission and fusion

Question

  1. A. Uranium
  2. B. Plutonium
  3. C. Helium
  4. D. Carbon

Answer

Helium

Explanation

When hydrogen nuclei fuse, they can form helium, which is a common product of nuclear fusion processes in stars.

Common mistake

Misinterpreting Fusion Diagrams

Students often confuse the arrangement of nuclei in diagrams, misidentifying the reactants and products of fusion.

Carefully analyze the diagrams, noting the labels and the number of protons and neutrons in each nucleus to accurately identify the fusion process.

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