Lesson: Nuclear Fusion

In this lesson, we will learn how to describe the process of nuclear fusion and the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear fusion reactors.

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Worksheet: 14 Questions • 5 Videos

Q1:

How many protons are in the resulting nucleus?

How many neutrons are in the resulting nucleus?

What element is produced by this reaction?

Q2:

The diagram shows 2 hydrogen nuclei fusing to form a different nucleus. What element does this reaction produce? Red circles represent protons and gray circles represent neutrons.