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When a neutron collides and bonds to the nucleus of a uranium-235 atom, the atom becomes unstable and splits. When this happens energy is released (and two or three more neutrons which then restart the cycle causing a chain reaction). The energy is used to heat water until it turns into steam, the pressurised steam is then used to turn some turbines which drive an electrical generator. And voila! You have nuclear power!
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What is the benefit of nuclear fusion and What is one thing nuclear fission and nuclear fusion have in common?
The benefit of nuclear fusion is its potential to provide a virtually limitless and clean energy source with minimal environmental impact. One thing nuclear fission and nuclear fusion have in common is that they both involve the release of energy by altering the nuclei of atoms, although through different processes.
Where does nuclear fusion occur in a nuclear plant?
Nuclear fusion does not currently occur in nuclear plants. Nuclear plants use nuclear fission, where atoms are split to release energy. Fusion reactions, in which atomic nuclei combine to release energy, are not yet used commercially for electricity generation.
Is nuclei and nuclear fusion the same?
No. Nuclei are objects, nuclear fusion is a process in which those objects join to make bigger nuclei.
How do you combine elements to make other elements?
nuclear fusion
How do nuclear fusion differ fundamentally from nuclear fission?
Nuclear fusion doesn't produce energy.
What is the benefit of nuclear fusion and What is one thing nuclear fission and nuclear fusion have in common?
The benefit of nuclear fusion is its potential to provide a virtually limitless and clean energy source with minimal environmental impact. One thing nuclear fission and nuclear fusion have in common is that they both involve the release of energy by altering the nuclei of atoms, although through different processes.
Where does nuclear fusion occur in a nuclear plant?
Nuclear fusion does not currently occur in nuclear plants. Nuclear plants use nuclear fission, where atoms are split to release energy. Fusion reactions, in which atomic nuclei combine to release energy, are not yet used commercially for electricity generation.
Is nuclei and nuclear fusion the same?
No. Nuclei are objects, nuclear fusion is a process in which those objects join to make bigger nuclei.
How does nuclear fusion spin a turbine?
It can't as nobody has figured out how to make a fusion reactor.
What process produces the largest amount of energy given off by stars?
Nuclear Fusion
How does a star make energy?
A process called nuclear fusion.
What process does a sun use to make its energy?
nuclear fusion.
How do you combine elements to make other elements?
nuclear fusion
Is fusion chemical nuclear or mechanical?
Fusion is a nuclear reaction.
Is fusion nuclear energy or chemical energy?
Nuclear fusion produces nuclear energy
What causes lesser pollution - nuclear fission or fusion?
Nuclear fusion
How do nuclear fusion differ fundamentally from nuclear fission?
Nuclear fusion doesn't produce energy.
