JAMB Chemistry 2010 Objective — Question 11
Question 11 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Chemistry 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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11. 2/1 D + 3/1 T -> 4/2 He + 1/0 n + energy. The nuclear reaction above illustrates A. nuclear fusion B. nuclear fission C. alpha decay D. artificial transmutation
- A. nuclear fusionCorrect
- B. nuclear fission
- C. alpha decay
- D. artificial transmutation
Explanation
Two light nuclei (deuterium and tritium) combining to form a heavier nucleus (helium) with release of energy is nuclear fusion.
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