Write a nuclear equation for the hypothetical fusion of a copper atom with another nucleus to make gold. Can this happen? Why or

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coldgirl [10]

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Write a nuclear equation for the hypothetical fusion of a copper atom with another nucleus to make gold. Can this happen? Why or

why not.

Chemistry

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garri49 [273] · Answer 1 · 2022-10-05T05:54:45+03:00

Answer:

See explanation

Explanation:

What i have shown below in the image attached is a hypothetical nuclear fusion reaction that attempts to produce a gold nucleus by fusion of copper and barium.

This is not possible because nuclear fusion can only occur with two light nuclei and not two heavy nuclei such as copper and barium.

Hence, this reaction is not possible.