Fission Flashcards

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When does nuclear fission occur

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It occcurs when an atomic nucleus splits into two or more smaller nuclei (typically due to absorption of a neutron)

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What are fissile nucleides

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Nuclides that are capable of undergoing fission and one that can sustain a nuclear chain reaction

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The energy required to separate a nucleus into two individual nucleons is called

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Nuclear binding energy

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