Afusion reaction takes place between carbon and another element. neutrons are released, and a different element is formed. the different element is
a) lighter than helium. b)heavier than helium. c)the same weight as helium. d)dependent on the element that reacted with carbon.

D) dependent on the element that reacted with carbon.

Explanation:

Nuclear fusion involves the combination of small atomic nuclei to form larger ones. This combination or fusing of nuclei is always accompanied by the release of large amount of energy.

The fusion product depends on the combining elements that fuses together. As we would have it, the fusion results in the formation of a heavier nuclei. Therefore, the combination of the Carbon and the other element would yield another nuclei that is heavier.

pla·gia·rism

/ˈplājəˌrizəm/

learn to pronounce

noun

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own.

explanation: