Order the steps required to solve the problem: Hydrogen-2 and Hydrogen-3 fuse to form Helium-4 and a neutron. How much energy is released in this nuclear reaction? ITEM BANK: Move to Bottom Determine the change in mass (Δm)Determine the total mass of hydrogen-2 and hydrogen-3Determine the total mass of the helium-4 and the neutronMultiply Δm by the speed of light squared
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nuclear fusion, process by which nuclear reactions between light elements form heavier elements (up to iron). In cases where the interacting nuclei belong to elements with low atomic numbers (e.g., hydrogen [atomic number 1] or its isotopes deuterium and tritium), substantial amounts of energy are released. The vast energy potential of nuclear fusion was first exploited in thermonuclear weapons, or hydrogen bombs, which were developed in the decade immediately following World War II. For a detailed history of this development, see nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, the potential peaceful applications of nuclear fusion, especially in view of the essentially limitless supply of fusion fuel on Earth, have encouraged an immense effort to harness this process for the production of power. For more detailed information on this effort, see fusion reactor.
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