Chapter 19, Problem 13QRT

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Balanced nuclear equation for the nuclear fusion reaction of conversion of oxygen-16 into neon-20 has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

When two nuclei combine to form heavier nuclei, the reaction is known as nuclear fusion reaction.  In a nuclear reaction, the mass number and atomic number is balanced.  Nuclear reaction can be expressed in terms of nuclear equation.  Balanced nuclear equation is the one where the sum of mass number and sum of atomic number on both sides of the equation is equal.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Balanced nuclear equation for the nuclear fusion reaction for carbon burning to form neon-20 has to be written.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).