Understanding Nuclear Reactions and Equations

Which of the following is an example of a nuclear fusion reaction?

• Alpha decay

• Beta decay

• Fission

• Fusion

Which particle is emitted during alpha decay?

Which of the following best describes nuclear fusion?

• A heavy nucleus splits into two lighter nuclei

• Two light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus

• A nucleus emits a beta particle

• A nucleus emits a gamma ray

• Alpha decay

• Beta decay

• Gamma decay

• Fission

Which of the following equations is correctly balanced?

Which of the following is NOT a type of nuclear reaction?

• Fission

• Fusion

• Combustion

• Alpha decay