Question

Out of the two elements A and B with mass number 2 and 235
respectively, which one is suitable for making a) Nuclear reactor and by
Hydrogen bomb. Name the nuclear reaction involved in each case. Give
one difference between two types of nuclear reactions.​

Answer 1

a) Nuclear reactor : Element B Process : Nuclear Fission 1

(b) Hydrogen bomb : Element A Process : Nuclear Fusion

Nuclear Fission: A large nucleus breaks into two smaller nuclei and releases a large amount of energy.

Nuclear Fusion: Two smaller nuclei fuse or join together to form one nucleus and release large amount of energy.

Answer 2

Answer:

a) Nuclear reactor : Element B Process : Nuclear Fission 1

(b) Hydrogen bomb : Element A Process : Nuclear Fusion

Nuclear Fission: A large nucleus breaks into two smaller nuclei and releases a large amount of energy.

Nuclear Fusion: Two smaller nuclei fuse or join together to form one nucleus and release large amount of energy.