In which type of nuclear reaction do nuclei combine to form a nucleus with a greater mass?

August 2019 NY Regents Chemistry Exam

30 In which type of nuclear reaction do nuclei combine to form a nucleus with a greater mass? (1) alpha decay

(2) beta decay

(3) fusion

(4) fission

Solution: Fusion is a nuclear reaction with small nuclei coming together such as hydrogens coming together to form a nucleus with a greater mass.

Answer: 3

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