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JAMB Chemistry 2010 Question 11

Question 11

Radioactivity

21D + 31T → 42He + 10n + energy
The reaction above illustrates

  1. A.alpha decay
  2. B.artificial transmutation
  3. C.nuclear fussion
  4. D.nuclear fission
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (nuclear fussion)

Explanation

Two light nuclei (deuterium and tritium) join to form a heavier nucleus with release of energy, which is fusion.