Fission vs Fusion

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where does nuclear fusion occur naturally?
Back
On the sun
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What process do nuclear power plants primarily use to generate energy?
Back
Fission
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are isotopes?
Back
Isotopes are variants of a particular chemical element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process called when two nuclei with low masses combine to form one nucleus of larger mass?
Back
Nuclear fusion
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What charge do alpha particles have?
Back
+2
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the primary difference between fission and fusion?
Back
Fission is the splitting of a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, while fusion is the combining of light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is released during nuclear fission?
Back
A large amount of energy, along with neutrons and smaller nuclei.
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