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In which type of reaction do two lighter nuclei combine to form one heavier nucleus?

Chemistry

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zvonat [6]3 years ago

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Answer:

Nuclear Fusion

Explanation:

<u>In nuclear fusion two lighter nuclei combine together in order to form one heavier nucleus.</u>

For example, the energy generated from the Sun is made by nuclear fusion: Two hydrogen (H, atomic number 1) nuclei combine in order to form one helium (He, atomic number 2) nucleus.

<em>Nuclear fission is the opposite reaction</em>, in which one heavier nucleus splits into two lighter nuclei.

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