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Although the name suggests that the bomb solely uses nuclear fusion to create mass destruction, a Hydrogen bomb actually contains both fission and fusion fuels. Since fusion requires such a high energy input to initiate, a fission bomb is required to detonate the fusion component of the Hydrogen bomb, thereby releasing nuclear waste and radiation.

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Does fusion produce radioactive waste?

Yes, fusion does not produce long-lived radioactive waste like nuclear fission.


Does the process of fission produce radioactive waste?

Yes, the process of fission produces radioactive waste.


Does fusion produce radioactive waste?

No. The products of nuclear fusion are not radioactive.


Why is fusion preferred over fission?

Fusion is preferred over fission because it produces more energy with less radioactive waste and is less prone to accidents. Fusion reactions use isotopes of hydrogen, which are abundant and non-radioactive, as fuel. Additionally, fusion does not produce long-lived radioactive waste like fission reactions do.


Why would a fusion reactor produce less radioactive waste than a fission reactor?

In my understanding, this is because a fusion reactor reacts deuterium to produce helium, which is not radioactive, whereas a fission uses uranium or plutonium, for example, which may react to form various radioactive isotopes. A fusion reactor may contain small quantities of tritium, in which case a radioactive isotope of hydrogen may be produced, but given that the majority of reactions occurring involve solely the deuterium, there is less radioactive waste produced.


Does nuclear fusion produce radioactive waste?

Yes, nuclear fusion produces some radioactive waste, but it is generally less than what is produced by nuclear fission.


What waste products come from power stations?

Radioactive waste is a waste product containing radioactive material. It is usually the product of a nuclear process such as nuclear fission, though industries not directly connected to the nuclear power industry may also produce radioactive waste.


What is associated with fission but not fusion?

Nuclear reactors, atomic bombs, and radioactive waste are all typically associated with fission reactions, as they involve the splitting of a heavy nucleus into smaller fragments. Fusion, on the other hand, is the process of combining light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, which powers the sun and hydrogen bombs.


Does radioactive waste kill you if you drink it?

Well radioactive waste is made of deadly chemicals that involve uraniam.uraniam is a deadly chemical used for making nuclear bombs also some uranium's burn if in touch with any parts of your body if you drink radioactive waste you will instantly die of either burn your organs or toxic chemicals can suffocate you from the inside.


Nuclear fusion compared to nuclear fission?

Nuclear fusion is the process of combining two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing large amounts of energy. Nuclear fission is the process of splitting a heavy atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei, also releasing energy. Fusion powers the sun and hydrogen bombs, while fission is used in nuclear power plants and atomic bombs. Fusion reactions produce less radioactive waste than fission reactions.


What countries have or have use Dirty bombs?

so called "dirty bombs" cannot be built and stockpiled like nuclear weapons can. they must be assembled shortly before use. a "dirty bomb" is simply a conventional bomb wrapped in radioactive waste, the detonation of the conventional bomb scatters the radioactive waste thus making it "dirty". the problem with making a "dirty bomb" is that radiation from the radioactive waste will almost certainly kill anyone involved in the assembly of the bomb. countries are very unlikely to seriously consider making such bombs, only terrorist groups are likely to attempt it.


Do fish produce waste?

The same way a human does. by digesting food. :)