Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Balanced
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
(b)
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).
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