A chemist reacted 57.50 grams of sodium metal with an excess amount of chlorine gas. The chemical reaction that occurred is shown. Na + Cl2 → NaCl If the percentage yield of the reaction is 86%, what is the actual yield? Show your work, including the use of stoichiometric calculations and conversion factors. (10 points)

your answer is a. the enthalpy of formation for a pure element in its standard state is always positive.

answer is: nuclear fusion produces elements that are heavier than helium.

nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.  

for example, fusion of hydrogen atoms at the sun.  

this fusion nuclear reaction is in the inner core of the sun and hydrogen (atomic number 1) is conveted into helium (atomic number 2).  

the inner core is the central region of the sun and all solar energy is produced in the core by nuclear fusion.