Physics 0625 · IGCSE · The nuclear model of the atom

The nuclear model of the atom — practice question

A teacher sets out the nuclide equation for a fusion reaction. $^{{2}}_{{1}}\text{H} + ^{{X}}_{{1}}\text{H} \rightarrow ^{{4}}_{{2}}Q + ^{{1}}_{{0}}\text{n}$. Which value is missing for X, and which element is represented by Q?

  • AX = 2, Q = H
  • BX = 2, Q = He
  • CX = 3, Q = H
  • DX = 3, Q = He

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