A nuclear reaction is represented by the equation :
`._(1)^(2)H + ._(1)^(2)H rarr ._(2)^(3)He + xc + E`
(a) Name the process represented by this equation and describe what happens during this reaction.
(b) Identify the particle c and the number x of such particles produced in the reaction.
(c ) What does E represent ?
(d) State two conditions under which such a reaction takes place.
(e) What type of nuclear bomb is based on similar reactions ?

Answer

Nuclear fusion ; Two smaller nuclei combine to form a bigger nucleus with the release of energy, brought about under the conditions of high temperature and pressure (b) Particle c is neutron ; x = 1 (c ) Energy liberated (d) Millions of degrees of temperature and Millions of pascals of pressure (e) Hydrogen bomb