Fission vs Fusion

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What is nuclear fission?

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Nuclear fission is the process of splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy in the process.

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What are the products of nuclear fission?

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The products of nuclear fission include several smaller nuclei and neutrons.

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What is a chain reaction in nuclear fission?

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A chain reaction occurs when neutrons emitted from a fission reaction strike other nuclei, causing them to split and release more neutrons.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is the process of combining two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is the difference between fission and fusion?

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Fission splits a heavy nucleus into smaller ones, while fusion combines light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.

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What is the strong nuclear force?

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The strong nuclear force is the fundamental force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus.

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How does the strong nuclear force compare to the electric force?

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The strong nuclear force is stronger than the electric force at short ranges, but it is weaker at larger distances.

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What happens to mass during nuclear fusion?

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During nuclear fusion, the mass of the product is less than the total mass of the original nuclei, with the lost mass converted to energy.

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What is a neutron?

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A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with no electric charge.

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What is a proton?

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A proton is a positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.