What is nuclear fusion?
Fusion VS Fission

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A nuclear reaction where two lighter nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
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What is nuclear fission?
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A nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits into two lighter nuclei, releasing energy.
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What is a chain reaction?
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A series of reactions where the products of one reaction initiate further reactions, commonly seen in nuclear fission.
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What conditions are required for nuclear fusion?
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Very high temperature and pressure are required for nuclear fusion to occur.
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What role do neutrons play in isotopes?
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Neutrons have a stabilizing effect on an isotope, helping to balance the repulsive forces between protons.
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What is the primary difference between fusion and fission?
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Fusion combines lighter nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, while fission splits a heavy nucleus into lighter nuclei.
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What is an example of a fusion reaction?
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The process that powers the sun, where hydrogen nuclei fuse to form helium.
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