Chapter 20, Problem 59E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The nuclear equation for the fusion of two $\text{H}-2$ to form $\text{He}-3$ and 1 neutron is to be written.

Concept introduction:

In the nuclear fusion reaction, two light nuclei combine to form the heavy nuclei and emits large amount of energy.

In the balanced nuclear fusion reaction, the sum of the atomic numbers and mass numbers on the both side must be equal.