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Deuterium is found in the oceans and is abundant in saltwater. Scientist believe that all deuterium found in the world was made when the big bang occurred.

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Energy is produced in the sun when two?

..particles (nuclei) fuse together to form heavier nuclei. Initially, two protons fuse together (hydrogen atom nuclei) to form deuterium. These in turn may fuse with further protons, or with another deuterium nuclei to for a helium nuclei. As the heavier nuclei form, lots of energy is released.


What are the four most common elements found in your solar system?

The two most common are hydrogen (90%), helium (9%) and the rest make up the final 1% The oceans are 1/3 hydrogen, we have relatively little hydrogen on the inner planets because the sun's radiation "blew" most of it (the lightest element) to the outer planets like Jupiter, which is made mostly of hydrogen and is more massive than all of the other planets combined.


What process changes hydrogen to helium in a star?

the process is called "nuclear fission ". that means the combining of two hydrogen atoms into one , that is helium . it generates huge amount of energy . it has not yet been done sucessfuly by humans , because it is unstable .however we have controlled nuclear fission . that is just the reverse of it


Why is there a lower mass limit of 0.08 solar-masses for main-sequence stars?

Below about 0.08 solar masses an object will not be able to ignite nuclear fusion. There may be small amounts of deuterium fusion, but it is not sustainable. Objects between 0.08 solar masses and about 13 Jupiter masses are called brown dwarfs.


When different isotopes of hydrogen fuse in the sun nuclei of what are produced?

When different isotopes of hydrogen fuse in the sun, they produce helium nuclei. Specifically, the fusion process in the sun involves the conversion of hydrogen isotopes, such as deuterium and tritium, into helium-4 nuclei, along with the release of energy in the form of gamma rays and solar radiation.

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Where you can find large deposit of deuterium?

Large deposits of deuterium can be found in seawater, particularly in regions with high concentrations such as the Arctic Ocean. Deuterium can also be extracted from heavy water (D2O) which can be produced through electrolysis or distillation processes. Lastly, deuterium can be found in trace amounts in minerals and deposits of deuterated compounds in the Earth's crust.


What are the main differences of deuterium and hydrogen?

Deuterium is hydrogen. The difference between deuterium and protium (the regular hydrogen) is that deuterium has an extra neutron. As a result, there are some differences in physical properties such as density, boiling point, etc.


Where do you find deuterium?

Deuterium can be found naturally in sources such as seawater, where it makes up a small percentage of the hydrogen present. It can also be produced in nuclear reactors or through the process of heavy water electrolysis.


Is deuterium uses in drinking?

Deuterium is a heavy isotope of hydrogen that can be found in trace amounts in water. Some companies offer deuterium-depleted water (DDW) for consumption, claiming potential health benefits. However, more research is needed to determine its efficacy and safety for regular consumption.


How long does deuterium last?

Deuterium can last for billions of years. It is a stable isotope of hydrogen commonly found in abundance in nature and is not radioactive. It is a key component of heavy water and is used in various industrial and scientific applications.


Isotope of hydrogen with one neutron?

deuterium


How does a deuterium depleted water machine work to remove deuterium from water?

A deuterium depleted water machine separates deuterium from water by using a process called electrolysis. This involves passing an electric current through the water, causing the deuterium to separate from the regular hydrogen atoms. The deuterium is then collected separately, resulting in deuterium-depleted water.


Who discovered deuterium and when?

Deuterium was discovered by Harold Urey in 1931.


Who discovered deuterium?

Deuterium was discovered in 1931 by Harold Urey.


Why and how Deuterium is responsible for softening of water?

Water is not softened with deuterium.


Is deuterium radioactive?

No, deuterium is stable. It is Tritium that is radioactive.


How many neutrons are in an atom of deuterium 2H?

Deuterium, 2H has one neutron.