How many steps do you have to take to transform hydrogen into heavy helium?
Chemistry
Level
2
Hydrogen is the lightest element on the periodic table and helium is what makes a balloon float.
How many steps do you have to take to transform hydrogen into heavy helium?
2
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1 solution
By combining 2 hydrogen atoms, you have deuterium. Combining deuterium with another hydrogen atom will create a helium isotope. Smashing two helium isotopes will create heavy helium, so you have three steps.