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What is nuclear fusion?
The process of fusing two nuclei to form a larger nuclei. There’s a small loss of mass and release of energy. Doesn’t happen at low temperatures and pressures because the electrostatic force of repulsion between protons is too great.
What is nuclear fission?
The process of splitting a nucleus. When a uranium-235 nucleus absorbs a thermal neutron, it splints into two daughter nuclei and two or three neutrons, releases energy in the process.
What is a chain reaction?
When fission neutrons strike another uranium- 235 nuclei
What process has a nuclear reactor?
Fission
