nuclear fission and fusion Flashcards
1
Q
what collides with an unstable radioactive nucleus during fission?
A
neutron
2
Q
what does the unstable radioactive nucleus give out when it splits?
A
two daughter nuclei and two or more neutrons
3
Q
what is also released during fission?
A
a large amount of energy
4
Q
what happens during nuclear fusion?
A
two light nuclei collide at high speed and join to create a heavier nucleus
5
Q
what does nuclear fusion release?
A
very high amounts of radiation
