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In general, nuclear fusion produces a new atom (or, in some cases, two atoms), a change in the amount of heat present and possibly some other emission. The specific products of nuclear fusion depend on what is being fused.
The fusion of 2H + 2H produces 3H + a proton + 4.02 MeV
The fusion of 2H + 3H produces 4He + a neutron + 17.6 MeV
The fusion of 6Li + 2H can produce 4He + 4He + 22.4 MeV
In the cases where fusion produces atoms heavier than iron, the reaction is endothermic, consuming heat rather than producing it.
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How do nuclear fusion differ fundamentally from nuclear fission?
Nuclear fusion doesn't produce energy.
What are radioactive wastes byproducts of?
A+ Nuclear energy
Which do you currently use nuclear fusion or fission?
I currently use nuclear fusion.
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 a nuclear power plant producing electricity an example of nuclear fusion?
No, a nuclear power plant producing electricity is an example of nuclear fission, not fusion. In nuclear fission, the nucleus of an atom is split, releasing energy, whereas in nuclear fusion, atomic nuclei combine to release energy.
What process produces the largest amount of energy given off by stars?
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 are some examples that illustrate the differences between nuclear fission and fusion processes?
Nuclear fission involves splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller ones, releasing energy and neutrons. This is used in nuclear power plants and atomic bombs. Nuclear fusion involves combining light nuclei to form a heavier one, releasing more energy and no harmful byproducts. This is the process that powers the sun and hydrogen bombs.
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.
What are radioactive wastes byproducts of?
A+ Nuclear energy
In nuclear fusion mass transforms into what?
In nuclear fusion mass transforms into energy.
Is strontium produced by nuclear fusion?
No Strontium is produced by nuclear fission not fusion.
Can americium produce nuclear fusion?
Americium was not tested to produce nuclear fusion.
Is the sun a nuclear fusion reactor?
Yes, the sun is a nuclear fusion reactor.
What are the byproducts of nuclear?
In general, nuclear fusion produces a new atom (or, in some cases, two atoms), a change in the amount of heat present and possibly some other emission. The specific products of nuclear fusion depend on what is being fused. The fusion of 2H + 2H produces 3H + a proton + 4.02 MeV The fusion of 2H + 3H produces 4He + a neutron + 17.6 MeV The fusion of 6Li + 2H can produce 4He + 4He + 22.4 MeV In the cases where fusion produces atoms heavier than iron, the reaction is endothermic, consuming heat rather than producing it.
