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fission fusion review.notebook May 03, 2017 Fission/Fusion Review Recall Nuclear energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom. Law of Conservation of Mass (and Energy) Nuclear energy combines the two. This energy can be released in one of two ways. Nuclear Fission The nucleus is split when hit by a neutron. Two smaller nuclei of different elements are formed.

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Fission/Fusion Review

Recall ­­ Nuclear energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom.• Law of Conservation of Mass (and 

Energy)  ­­ Nuclear energy combines the two.

This energy can be released in one of two ways.

Nuclear Fission • The nucleus is split when hit by a neutron.• Two smaller nuclei of different elements are 

formed.

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Nuclear Fusion• Two nuclei are joined together (fused)into 

a larger nucleus.• Happens inside the sun.

Nuclear Power• Uses the heat of fission to create steam, 

which drives an electrical generator.

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Nuclear Power (Continued)• Advantages over Fossil Fuels> Less air pollution> Costs less to operate

Nuclear Power (Continued)• Disadvantages> Waste from nuclear power plants is toxic.> Waste must be stored for a long time.

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Nuclear Fusion• Advantage ­­ no dangerous wastes.• Disadvantage ­­ uses more power than it 

generates (for now).