Fission vs Fusion Basics

What does nuclear fission involve?

• Splitting a large atom into smaller elements

• Merging atoms together

• Creating energy from light
  

• Combining isotopes of hydrogen

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which element is commonly used in nuclear fission?

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Uranium-235

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

What does nuclear fusion in stars create?

• Black holes

• Chemical compounds

• New elements

• Asteroids

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-ESS1-3

Which process creates more energy?

• Nuclear fission

• Nuclear fusion

• Combustion

• Chemical reactions

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1