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Is fission and fusion opposite

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No, fission and fusion are not opposites. Fission is defined as the act of splitting into parts and fusion is defined as a coalition of factions or the act of fusing.

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What is the opposite reaction to fusion?

fission


What is fusion and fission?

Fusion is the combination of two nuclei into one. Fission is just the opposite, the splitting of one nucleus into two.


What is the difference a fission and fusion?

fission is the splitting of atoms of uranium or plutionium by the means of neutrons. fusion is the opposite. fusion is the violent combining of atoms through magnatism and heat. our own sun uses fusion to shine.


Is nuclear fusion more cheaper and easier to produce then nuclear fission?

No. Just the opposite.


What is the oppoiste of fission?

I am not sure if there is an opposite of fission, where an atom is split in half, but if there was an opposite it would probably be nuclear fusion, where two nuclei join together giving off energy. Nuclear fusion occurs in space, and it is how the sun gives off its energy.


Is it a fission or fusion reaction?

Fission and fusion are different nuclear reactions.


The process of combining two small nuclei into one nucleus of larger mass is called?

Combining two atomic nuclei is called nuclear fusion.


Is reaction on sun a fusion or fission?

fission..sup


Is atomic bomb fission or fusion?

Fission.


Which do you currently use nuclear fusion or fission?

Fission


Is energy released during fission but absorbed during fusion?

Energy is released during fusion and fission.


What isdifference nuclear fission and nuclear fission?

The difference between Fusion and Fission is that Fission is easier to do and produces more energy than fusion reactions. However fission can be dangerous and is used in Nuclear reactors. Fusion however is safer and produces less energy but safely. It is quite difficult to cause a Fusion reaction however.