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Chapter 5: Q. 5.69 (page 165)

What is the difference between fission and fusion?(5.6)

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The breaking of an atom's nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei, known as fission products, is known as nuclear fission. Heavy atom fission is an exothermic reaction that produces massive amounts of energy.

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Introduction of Fission

The breaking of an atom's nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei, known as fission products, is known as nuclear fission. Heavy atom fission is an exothermic reaction that produces massive amounts of energy.

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Introduction of Fusion

Nuclear fusion occurs when two or more atomic nuclei fuse together to form a single heavier nucleus. Matter is not retained during this process because some of the mass of the fusing nuclei is converted to energy, which is then released. Fusion is the process through which vast amounts of energy are produced and active stars are powered.

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The distinctions between fission and fusion are listed below.

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