Fission and Fusion Flashcards
1
Q
Nuclear Binding Energy
A
Energy required to hold the nucleus together
Mass of protons and neutrons- mass of nucleus= mass defect
2
Q
Nuclear Fission
A
Heavy, unstable nuclei being split into lighter, more stable daughter nuclei by the absorption of a slow moving neutron
Releases energy
3
Q
How to you calculate the energy released from fission?
A
Mass of reactants- mass of products
x c2
4
Q
Nuclear Fusion
A
Light nuclei fusing together under the right conditions to form heavier nuclei
Releases energy
5
Q
Why is fusion still a challenge?
A
Extreme temperatures needed
Difficult to contain
6
Q
Why are extreme temperatures needed for fusion?
A
So strong nuclear force can overcome electrostatic repulsion between nuclei
Nuclei must be forced close together
