Question

Nuclear fusion combines nuclei to form:

Answer 1

Nuclear fusion forms heavier elements

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is heavier elements.

Explanation:

There are two types of nuclear reactions:

• Nuclear fission reactions: In this type of reaction, the heavier atoms splits into two or more lighter atoms. The number of atoms formed in this reaction increases from the given atoms.
• Nuclear fusion reactions: In this type of reaction, two or more lighter atoms combine to form a heavier atom. The number of atoms formed in this reaction decreases from the given atoms.

Thus, the correct answer is heavier elements.