4.8 Fission And Fusion Flashcards
1
Q
Nuclear Fission
A
The splitting of a heavy / large nucleus into lighter nuclei with the release of energy
2
Q
Nuclear Fusion
A
The joining of two light nuclei to form one heavier more stable nucleus which releases energy
3
Q
Conditions required for fusion
A
Nuclei must be confined within a finite volume at a sufficient temp to increase the chances of collision with sufficient energy to overcome the electrostatic repulsion
