What sub-atomic particle will be produced when deuterium (H-2) and tritium (H-3) undergo a nuclear fusion to produce helium (He-4)?1 pointprotonneutronphotonpositron

The nuclear fusion of deuterium (H-2) and tritium (H-3) to produce helium (He-4) also results in the production of a neutron.

Here's the step-by-step process:

1. Deuterium and tritium, both isotopes of hydrogen, come together under extreme heat and pressure. This is typically achieved in a nuclear fusion reactor or in the sun.

2. The nucleus of the deuterium (1 proton, 1 neutron) and the nucleus of the tritium (1 proton, 2 neutrons) combine to form a helium-4 nucleus (2 protons, 2 neutrons).

3. However, the total number of neutrons before and after the reaction must be conserved. Before the reaction, there were 3 neutrons (1 from deuterium and 2 from tritium). After the reaction, there are only 2 neutrons in the helium nucleus.

4. Therefore, the extra neutron is released as a separate particle. This is the sub-atomic particle produced in this nuclear fusion reaction.

So, the answer is neutron.