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Fission/Fusion
WGU - Fission/Fusion
Question | Answer |
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Fission | Splits a massive element into fragments, releasing energy in process |
Fusion | Joins two light elements, forming a more massive element and releasing energy in the process |
Fission | Mode of radioactive decay, when a nucleus of high mass splits into 2 roughly equal parts |
Fusion | The act or procedure of luquefying or melting together by heat, the merging of different elements into a union |
Fission | Currently being used |
Fusion | Produces energy, but no able to harness its power yet. It is much stronger |
Fission | Produces gamma radiation, half-life |
Fission | Reactions can be spontaneous |
Fusion | Reactions can never be spontaneous, and no chain reaction is present |
Fission | Chain reaction can sustain the reaction once it is started |