Nuclear Fusion Flashcards
1
Q
What happens during this process?
A
2 protons are joined together which attracts other protons to join
2
Q
Where does nuclear fusion take place?
A
Stars
3
Q
What are people trying to develop to generate electricity?
A
Fusion reactors
4
Q
Can we do this on earth?
A
On a very small scale as it requires a really high temperature to do the reaction
5
Q
Why would it be good to use this on earth?
A
Doesn’t leave any nuclear waste and there is a lot of hydrogen we can use for fuel
6
Q
What is nuclear fusion?
A
The joining of two nuclei to form a larger one
