Nuclear reactions

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What is nuclear fusion?

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A nuclear reaction where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy.

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What is a key advantage of nuclear fusion compared to nuclear fission?

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Nuclear fusion produces more energy than nuclear fission.

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What is a disadvantage of nuclear energy?

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It leaves behind radioactive waste.

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Where does nuclear fusion occur naturally?

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On the sun.

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What is an isotope?

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An atom with the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.

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Which particles are found in an atom's nucleus?

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Neutrons and protons.

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Which particle is not part of an atom's nucleus?

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Electron.

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What is nuclear fission?

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A nuclear reaction where a heavy nucleus splits into two lighter nuclei, releasing energy.

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What is radioactive waste?

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Material that is radioactive and remains hazardous to health and the environment.

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What is the role of neutrons in an atom?

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Neutrons help stabilize the nucleus and contribute to the atomic mass.

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