Chapter 30, Problem 4CQ

a.

To determine

The binding energy of ${}^3\text{He}$.

b.

To determine

The binding energy of ${}^6\text{Li}$ .

c.

To determine

To explain: Whether it is possible to for two ${}^3\text{He}$ nuclei to fuse together into a ${}^6\text{Li}$ nucleus.

d.

To determine

To explain: Whether it is energetically possible for a ${}^6\text{Li}$ nucleus to split or fission into two ${}^3\text{He}$ nuclei.