11. [5] The energy of the Sun is created in nuclear fusion. The
energy of the atom bomb is
produced in nuclear fusion. Pick just one of these processes and
explain why the nucleus
undergoes either fusion or fission. How is this related to the
equation, ?
Triacylglycerols are considered the major form of lipid
considered as energy reservoirs in animals.
a. What makes this lipid able to give larger amounts of energy
when it is catabolized by the cell? Does its structure and
components have something to do with it? If yes, how?
b. TAGs are also considered one of the
most abundant type of lipid, but they are not components of
biological membranes. Why could be the reason why they cannot?
Please explain in simple...
Nuclear binding energy and fusion a) Using Einstein’s
energy-mass equivalence, calculate the energy in MeV corresponding
to one atomic mass unit u. b) Now, consider the fusion process of a
deuterium nucleus and a proton into a Helium-3 nucleus: 2 1H +1 1 H
→ 3 2He (i) Given the masses of the nuclei M( 2 1H) = 2.014102 u
and M( 3 2He) = 3.016030 u, calculate the mass defects of the 2 1H
and 3 2He nuclei in...
Fusion employs the lightest nuclei because
Question options:
fusion produces a nucleus whose binding energy per nucleon is
smaller than that of the two parent nuclei.
they are more plentifully available.
they are easier to completely ionize and thus cause their nuclei
to coalesce.
fusion produces a nucleus whose binding energy per nucleon is
larger than that of the two parent nuclei.
Define the terms binding energy, stellar nuclesynthesis and mass
defect. Why do lighter elements favor fusion reactions and heavier
elements favor fission reactions?