Chapter 9, Problem 9.70AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The missing product in the given reaction has to be given.

The reaction is,

  ${{}_{\text{2}}}^{\text{3}}{\text{He+}}_{\text{2}}{}^{\text{3}}\text{He}\stackrel{}{\to }{\text{?+2}}_{\text{1}}{}^{\text{1}}\text{H}$

Concept Introduction:

Nuclear fusion:

Nuclear fusion is the process of making a single heavy nucleus from two lighter nuclei.  It releases a large amount of energy.  This energy powers the heat and lights the stars.  Fusion happens in the middle of stars.