Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion Flashcards
1
Q
What is nuclear fission?
A
The splitting up of uranium atoms
2
Q
What is nuclear fusion?
A
The joining of small atomic nuclei
3
Q
When does fusion happen?
A
At high temperatures and pressure
4
Q
What are alpha particles the same as?
A
A helium nucleus
5
Q
Fill in the gap:
____ particles are electrons emitted from a _____-
A
- Beta
2. Nucleus
