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With nuclear fission, a large atomic nucleus (such as a uranium nucleus) breaks apart into smaller nuclei, and energy is released. With nuclear fusion, small atomic nuclei (such as hydrogen) join to become larger nuclei, and energy is released. Fusion of hydrogen releases much more energy than any other type of either fusion or fission. Note that the dividing line between heavy nuclei and light nuclei is the iron nucleus, which is at the perfect point of nuclear stability, so that neither fusion nor fission of iron nuclei would release any energy.

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Compare and contrast nuclear fission and nuclear fu sion?

Fission is when two particles are split to make energy while fusion combines to particles. The result of fission is usually used up radioactive material while fusion results in helium. Fusion makes more energy than fission


Which do you currently use nuclear fusion or fission?

I currently use nuclear fusion.


Energy release of fusion compared to fission?

Fusion releases more energy than fission per unit mass of fuel. Fusion reactions involve combining light atomic nuclei to form heavier ones, releasing large amounts of energy in the process. In contrast, fission reactions involve splitting heavy atomic nuclei, releasing less energy per unit mass.


Can fission occur after fusion?

No, fission and fusion are two distinct nuclear reactions. Fusion involves the joining of atomic nuclei to release energy, while fission involves the splitting of atomic nuclei. They are not directly connected processes, so fusion does not lead to fission.


How do the products of a fusion differ from the products of fission reaction?

Fusion is a process in which the nuclei of two atoms combine to form a larger nucleus, while fission during fusion a small fraction of the reactant mass is converted into energy. While not the only possible fusion reaction, the most commonly known is the fusion of hydrogen to create helium. The product is stable. In contrast, when fission of uranium or plutonium takes place, the resultant nuclei are neutron heavy and therefore will almost certainly be radioactive.


Is atomic bomb fission or fusion?

Fission.


Is reaction on sun a fusion or fission?

fission..sup


Is energy released during fission but absorbed during fusion?

Energy is released during fusion and fission.


Which process, fission or fusion, releases more energy?

Fusion releases more energy than fission.


How do products of a fusion reaction differ from the products of a fission reaction?

Fusion is a process in which the nuclei of two atoms combine to form a larger nucleus, while fission during fusion a small fraction of the reactant mass is converted into energy. While not the only possible fusion reaction, the most commonly known is the fusion of hydrogen to create helium. The product is stable. In contrast, when fission of uranium or plutonium takes place, the resultant nuclei are neutron heavy and therefore will almost certainly be radioactive.


How do the products of a fusion reaction different from the products of a fission reaction?

Fusion is a process in which the nuclei of two atoms combine to form a larger nucleus, while fission during fusion a small fraction of the reactant mass is converted into energy. While not the only possible fusion reaction, the most commonly known is the fusion of hydrogen to create helium. The product is stable. In contrast, when fission of uranium or plutonium takes place, the resultant nuclei are neutron heavy and therefore will almost certainly be radioactive.


How do the products of a fusion differ from the products of a fission reaction?

One thing that makes fusion products different from fission products obviously is the fact that fusion products are heavier than the original two nuclei and fission products are lighter than the original nucleus