what is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
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Both fission and fusion are nuclear processes by which atoms are altered to create energy, but what is the difference between the two? Simply put, fission is the division of one atom into two, and fusion is the combination of two lighter atoms into a larger one. ... Nuclear fission releases heat energy by splitting atoms
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Nuclear fission
- Nuclear fission is the splitting of a nucleus into smaller particles,releasing high amount of energy.
- Not a common in nature
- May require high speed neutrons
- Examples : Neutron bombardment of uranium -235 and radioactive decay in unstable isotopes.
Nuclear fusion
- Nuclear fusion is a combination of two small atoms to create a large atom releasing energy.
- It is common in stars like sun
- Requires high temperature and high pressure
- Examples : Fusion between Deuterium and Tritium
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