General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry
General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780073402789
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.63AP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The type of nuclear reaction in the sun has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Nuclear fission:

Nuclear fission is the reaction that occurs when the nucleus of an atom splits into two smaller nuclides having similar masses during fission process energy is released.

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.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The type of nuclear reaction that takes place when a neutron is used to bombarded nucleus has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The type of nuclear reaction in which large amount of energy is released has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The type of nuclear reaction in which very high temperatures are required has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

Refer to part (a).

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