Nuclear Fusion vs Fission

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What process produces energy within the sun?

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Nuclear fusion.

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Where does nuclear fusion take place in the sun?

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In the core.

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What is nuclear fission?

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Nuclear fission is when one larger atom nucleus decays and breaks into two or more smaller atom nuclei.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is when two smaller atom nuclei fuse into one larger atom nucleus.

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What happens during nuclear fusion in the sun?

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Two hydrogen atoms fuse into one helium atom.

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What is the main difference between nuclear fusion and fission?

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Fusion combines smaller nuclei to form a larger nucleus, while fission splits a larger nucleus into smaller nuclei.

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What element primarily undergoes fusion in the sun?

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Hydrogen.

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What is the byproduct of nuclear fusion in the sun?

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Helium and energy.

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What conditions are necessary for nuclear fusion to occur?

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High temperature and pressure.

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What is a common use of nuclear fission on Earth?

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Nuclear power plants to generate electricity.