A Deuterium Nucleus and a Tritium Nucleus React to Yield

question 37

Multiple Choice

A deuterium nucleus and a tritium nucleus react to yield one alpha particle, a neutron, and energy. This is an example of a

• A) chemical reaction.
• B) fission reaction.
• C) fusion reaction.
• D) chain reaction.

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