P2.7 Energy from the Nucleus Flashcards
1
Q
What is fusion?
A
When two or more nuclei combine to create a nucleus of greater mass
2
Q
What is fission?
A
The splitting of a nucleus into smaller fragments by the release of neutrons and lots of energy
3
Q
How does fission create a chain reaction?
A
Fission releases neutrons which hit other fissionable atoms producing more neutrons which can react with even more fissionable atoms
4
Q
What are the fissionable isotopes?
A
Uranium-235 and Plutonium-239
