Two Isotopes of Hydrogen Fuse to Form a Helium Nucleus

question 22

Multiple Choice

Two isotopes of hydrogen fuse to form a helium nucleus and a neutron: ²H + ³H → ⁴He + n
The masses are:
What is the Q value of this reaction?

• A)1.9 MeV
• B)2.5 MeV
• C)2.8 MeV
• D)17.6 MeV
• E)938 MeV

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