Fusion Reaction Energy: Proton + Neutron

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In summary, a fusion reaction is a type of nuclear reaction where two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a significant amount of energy. Protons and neutrons play a crucial role in fusion reactions as they combine to form a larger nucleus. Fusion reactions differ from fission reactions in that they involve the combination of nuclei, release more energy, and require higher temperatures and pressures to occur. The potential uses of fusion reaction energy include electricity generation, powering spacecraft, and producing fuel for space travel. However, challenges such as achieving and sustaining high temperatures and pressures, as well as controlling and harnessing the energy released, must be overcome for fusion reaction energy to become a viable source of energy.
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how much energy is released during the fusion of proton and neutron?
 
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I guess you mean fusion of proton and neutron to give a deutron.
E=m c^2
Here mass that is converted into energy is (mass of proton + mass of neutron - mass of deutron)
So E = (mass of proton + mass of neutron - mass of deutron) c^2
 
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The deuteron binding energy is 2,224.52±0.20 keV. This energy is released as a gamma ray when a proton captures a neutron. See

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deuterium

Bob S
 

What is a fusion reaction?

A fusion reaction is a type of nuclear reaction where two atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus. It releases a significant amount of energy in the process.

What is the role of protons and neutrons in a fusion reaction?

Protons and neutrons are the two types of subatomic particles that make up the nucleus of an atom. In a fusion reaction, protons and neutrons combine to form a larger nucleus, releasing energy in the process.

What is the difference between fusion and fission reactions?

Fusion reactions involve the combination of two atomic nuclei, while fission reactions involve the splitting of a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei. Fusion reactions release more energy per unit mass than fission reactions, but they also require much higher temperatures and pressures to occur.

What are the potential uses of fusion reaction energy?

Fusion reaction energy has the potential to be a clean and virtually limitless source of energy. It could be used to generate electricity, power spacecraft, and even potentially produce fuel for space travel.

What challenges must be overcome for fusion reaction energy to be a viable energy source?

One of the biggest challenges for fusion reaction energy is achieving and sustaining the extremely high temperatures and pressures needed for the reaction to occur. Additionally, controlling and harnessing the energy released by the reaction is still a major technological hurdle that scientists are working to overcome.

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