Can two Protons Fuse and Make a Helium Nucleus?

Most recent answer: 03/20/2014

Q:
If H+H is transmuted to He, and H only has a proton and an electron, where do the neutrons come from that are prepresent in He? Thank you for your help! Lance
- Lance Heaton (age 65)
Hutchinson, MN USA
A:

Dear Lance,

The answer is no for the reason you mentioned.   You need two additional neutrons.  A two proton system is not stable.  You need the extra binding energy provided by the two neutrons.

 

LeeH

 


(published on 03/20/2014)