Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321908449
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 5 - Section 5.6 - Nuclear Fission and Fusion - Questions and Problems - Page 158: 5.44d

Answer

This is characteristic of both processes.

Work Step by Step

During the process of nuclear fission, a nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei, producing energy. That is constantly used in a nuclear reactor to produce its energy. The process of nuclear fusion is the combination of two nuclei, to form a bigger nucleus, producing energy. That happens constantly on the sun, producing light and heat.
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