Chapter 10, Problem 78P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The given incomplete equation for the nuclear reaction needs to be completed.

  ${}_{98}^{252}\text{Cf+Y}{\to }_{103}^{257}{\text{Lr+5}}_0^1\text{n}$

Concept Introduction:

Both fusion and fission are the nuclear reaction which generate energy, but it is to be noted that for both the applications are not equal. Fission is to split the unstable, heavy nucleus into two smaller nuclei. Fusion is the procedure where two of the nuclei combine with each other to release a huge amount of energy.