Sergey Bylikin, Gary Horner and, Brian Murphy Solutions for Chapter: Energy, Exercise 3: Quick questions

Complete the following equation:

${}_1{}^1\mathrm{H} + {}_1{}^3\mathrm{H} \to$

Complete the following equation:

${}_{92}{}^{235}\mathrm{U} + {}_0{}^1\mathrm{n} \to {}_{56}{}^{139}\mathrm{Ba} + {}_{36}{}^{94}\mathrm{Kr}+$_____${}_0{}^1\mathrm{n}$

Complete the following equation:

${}_3{}^6\mathrm{Li} + {}_0{}^1\mathrm{n} \to {}_{-1}{}^0\mathrm{e} + {}_2{}^4\mathrm{He}+\mathrm{\_\_\_}$

Write an equation for the beta-decay of sodium-$24$.

Write an equation for positron emission by fluorine-$17$.

Write an equation for alpha decay of americium-$241$.

Explain, in terms of binding energy, why energy is released by the fusion of lighter elements but by the fission of heavier elements.

Explain why the fusion of hydrogen nuclei to helium nuclei releases more energy than the fission of uranium-$235$.