January 2020 NY Regents Chemistry Exam
50 Given two equations representing reactions:
Which type of reaction is represented by each of these equations?
(1) Both equations represent fission.
(2) Both equations represent fusion.
(3) Equation 1 represents fission and equation 2 represents fusion.
(4) Equation 1 represents fusion and equation 2 represents fission.
Solution: Let's learn how to recognize a fusion and a fission reaction.
Fusion is a nuclear reaction with small nuclei such as hydrogens coming together to form a nucleus with a greater mass. In a fission reaction, we will see a neutron on the reactant side with another atom.
Answer: 3
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