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It's not atoms that are involved in nuclear fusion, rather, as the name implies, it's nuclei that are involved. Therefore it's easier to talk about what nuclear isotopes are involved in fusion. Well, with enough energy supplied, they all could be, but I bet you mean exothermic fusion reactions (release energy), in which case the isotopes involved have an atomic number of around 26 (iron) or lower.
On a subatomic level, the explanation can get complicated. Basically, though, as one isotope gets closer and closer to another, they become more and more electromagnetically repelled, since nuclei only consist of protons (charge +1) and neutrons (charge 0). However, there is a distance, known as the "Coulomb barrier," where the force of electromagnetic repulsion gets overtaken by the strong nuclear force, and the two recently separate isotopes bind together. Breaking this barrier can take quite a bit of energy though.
Ultimately then, the main particle involved in nuclear fusion is the gluon, since it mediates the strong nuclear force.
The atoms involved in fusion are typically light elements like hydrogen isotopes (deuterium and tritium). During fusion, these atoms combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This process powers the sun and hydrogen bombs.
In experiments so far, and in any planned future prototype plant, deuterium and tritium are used. That is, two isotopes of hydrogen. Deuterium has one proton and one neutron in the nucleus, and tritium has one proton and two neutrons. When the fusion reaction takes place helium is formed, with two protons and two neutrons.
Other reactions are being considered that involve the light isotope of helium (32He). In one case, two of these combine to produce one alpha particle (full 42He helium nucleus, too hot to have electrons), two free protons, and 12.86 MeV of energy. This isotope can also combine with deuterium to form an alpha particle, proton, and 14.7 MeV. Sometimes the sun throws helium into the solar wind. About 1 in every 10,000 of these are 32He. One proposal is that moon mining operations can sift through helium atoms lying in the regolith, and separate out the light helium isotope for use in a proton-proton chain reactor on the moon, or sent back to earth to be combined with deuterium, which can be had from heavy hydrogen atoms that sometimes wind up in water molecules in the ocean.
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Hydrogen - hydrogen fusion to produce helium is the primary fusion reaction that drives the stars, but more generally it's the combination of atoms of one element to produce another, but the heavier the elements, the greater the power needed to induce fusion.
There are a number of possibilities for the "fuel" from which fusion can operate.
Several of them occur inside stars of different ages, stages, and composition.
The simplest one ... the one that requires the least temperature and pressure in order
to proceed, the one that's by far most common inside stars, and the only one that's
been created in Earth-bound laboratories ... is the fusion of hydrogen nuclei to produce
nuclei of helium.
Our sun is only capable of fusing hydrogen isotopes, producing helium. It is not capable of producing the temperatures and pressures needed to fuse helium (or any heavier element).
In roughly 6 billion years when the sun runs out of hydrogen to fuse, its core will collapse producing the temperatures and pressures needed to ignite helium fusion, producing carbon. The rise in core temperature will cause the outer layers to expand transforming the sun into a red giant. As the sun expands it will swallow Mercury, venus, and earth.
When the sun runs out of helium to fuse it will collapse to a tiny white dwarf and begin cooling as it has no source of energy left to keep it hot.
During nuclear fusion the nuclei of the atoms collide and bind together. Excess energy and/or particles are often released from the new heavier nucleus as a consequence of laws governing the nuclear binding force.
All of them... if the temperature is hot enough... starting with hydrogen, and ending with osmium.
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In nuclear fusion what atoms are used to produce helium atoms with larger masses?
In nuclear fusion, atoms of hydrogen isotopes such as deuterium and tritium are used to produce helium atoms with larger masses. The fusion reaction involves the combination of these hydrogen isotopes to form helium, releasing a significant amount of energy in the process.
The fusion of helium atoms form these?
The fusion of helium atoms can form heavier elements such as carbon, oxygen, and neon. This process occurs in the cores of stars during nuclear fusion reactions.
What are the main types of nuclear energy?
The main types of nuclear energy are fission and fusion. Fission involves splitting atoms to release energy, while fusion involves combining atoms to release energy. Fission is currently used in nuclear power plants, while fusion is still in the experimental stage for energy production.
How is a fission bomb different from a fusion bomb?
A fission bomb relies on nuclear fission (splitting atoms) to release energy, while a fusion bomb relies on nuclear fusion (merging atoms) to release energy. Fusion bombs are more powerful than fission bombs and are often referred to as thermonuclear or hydrogen bombs.
What kind of nuclear power is responsible for sunshine?
The sun's energy comes from nuclear fusion, where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium atoms, releasing energy in the process. This nuclear fusion reaction in the sun's core is what produces sunlight and heat.
What is the difference in the processKEY WORD of fission and fusion?
in atomic science, fission is the splitting of atoms, fusion is the fusing of atoms
What is the difference a fission and fusion?
fission is the splitting of atoms of uranium or plutionium by the means of neutrons. fusion is the opposite. fusion is the violent combining of atoms through magnatism and heat. our own sun uses fusion to shine.
What event marks the birth of stars?
fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium atoms
What event marks a birth of a star?
fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium atoms
Is fusion nuclear decay or nuclear synthesis?
Fusion is nuclear synthesis, combining atoms of lesser mass into atoms of greater mass. Decay is reducing the mass of larger (unstable) atoms to form atoms of lesser mass.
Are hydrogen or oxygen atoms used to produce helium atoms with larger masses in nuclear fusion?
Hydrogen atoms are used to produce helium atoms with larger masses in nuclear fusion. During the fusion process, hydrogen isotopes (such as deuterium and tritium) combine to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy in the process. Oxygen atoms are not typically involved in nuclear fusion reactions to produce helium.
In nuclear fusion what atoms are used to produce helium atoms with larger masses?
In nuclear fusion, atoms of hydrogen isotopes such as deuterium and tritium are used to produce helium atoms with larger masses. The fusion reaction involves the combination of these hydrogen isotopes to form helium, releasing a significant amount of energy in the process.
When does nuclear fusion occur?
nuclear fusion is not a natural occurrence, it is when two atoms are fused together
Who found atoms to be destructible and changeable?
FALSE ,, because atoms can be destroyed by nuclear fusion
What atoms powers the sun and other stars?
The core of the sun and other stars primarily consist of hydrogen atoms undergoing nuclear fusion to form helium atoms. This process releases a significant amount of energy in the form of light and heat, which powers the sun and allows it to shine.
Can fusion occur when atoms get weld together?
yeah
Who studies fission and fusion atoms?
a nuclear physicist.
