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in atomic science, fission is the splitting of atoms, fusion is the fusing of atoms

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Is splitting an atom's nucleus called fission or fusion?

Splitting an atomic nucleus is atomic fission. Fusion is the fusing or "forcing together" of particles or lighter atomic nuclei that then "stick together" to form a heavier atomic nucleus. Use the links below to learn more.Apex= Fission (Ryan Mcaphee =] )


What are the characteristics of fission and fusion reactions?

Uranium splits into titanium and krypton releasing 3 neutrons with heigh kinetik energy. Characteristics would be high energy Chained reaction change from one element to another (a nuclear reaction) Loss of mass in exchange for energy


What is another word for the word binary fission?

That is a pretty specific word you got there, and there is no "real" synonym for it. You could explain the process of binary fission or you could compare it with multiple fission.


What is the Dutch word for fusion?

fusie is the dutch word for fusion.


What word describes the process of a heavy atomic nucleus splitting into several smaller particles?

The process of a heavy atomic nucleus splitting into several smaller particles is known as nuclear fission. This process releases a significant amount of energy and is the basis for nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons.


Is the nuclear bomb bigger than the atomic bomb?

I am not sure how to answer your question. By "bigger" do you mean physically or nuclear yield? Also I am unsure if you understand the adjective modifiers you are using on the word bomb.Atomic is a general modifier simply meaning "from the atom", it is popularly used to apply to fission bombs. But can equally apply to fusion bombs.Hydrogen is a specific modifier, always applied to fusion bombs.Nuclear is a general modifier simply meaning "from the nucleus", can be applied to either fission or fusion bombs.Therefore I will use the terms fission and fusion exclusively from here on.Traditional early fusion bombs were bigger physically and had higher yield than fission bombs. That is no longer true, a modern fusion bomb is sometime much smaller and has less yield than a modern fission bomb. It all depends on design and the purpose of the weapons.


What is the french word for fusion?

la fusion (fem.)


Can you write a sentence using the word 'atomic'?

Many countries use atomic energy to generate electricity


What is the root-word for fusion?

The root word for "fusion" is "fuse," which comes from the Latin word "fusus" meaning to melt or pour.


What is the base word for the word fusion?

sun


What is a sentence using fission?

The only reason I wrote this sentence was because I needed one that included the word 'fission'.


What is a word that describes nuclear energy?

atomic