Question

given two equations representing reactions: which type of reaction is represented by each of these equations?

Answer 1

Answer:

Equation 1 - nuclear fission

Equation 2 - nuclear fusion

Explanation:

Nuclear fission is a reaction in which a large nucleus is split into smaller nuclei when it is bombarded by neutrons. The process produces more neutrons to continue the chain reaction. This is clearly depicted in equation 1 as shown in the question.

Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two light nuclei combine in order to form a larger nuclei. This is clearly depicted in equation 2 as shown in the question.