Fission/Fusion/Radioactive Decay

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What is Fission?

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The splitting of an atom into two or more parts that releases a lot of energy.

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What is Fusion?

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The process of combining two or more atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is Radioactive Decay?

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The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

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What is an example of an uncontrolled fission reaction?

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Atomic Bomb.

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What is a beta particle?

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A beta particle is a high-energy, high-speed electron or positron emitted in the radioactive decay of an atomic nucleus.

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What charge does a beta particle have?

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-1.

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What is the product of the fission of Uranium-235?

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Various products including Barium-141 and Krypton-92, along with neutrons.

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What is the main difference between fission and fusion?

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Fission is the splitting of an atom, while fusion is the combining of atoms.

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What is a common use of fission?

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Nuclear power plants use fission to generate electricity.

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What is a common use of fusion?

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Fusion is the process that powers the sun and other stars.