Fusion and Fission

Fusion and Fission are types of Nuclear Energy

Fusion Fusion – the release of energy from combining two nuclei, requires high heat Fusion occurs in stars (sun) when Hydrogen atoms fuse together to form helium releasing energy

Fission Fission – the release of energy from splitting a nucleus Fission occurs in atomic bombs, And Earth’s core, nuclear plants

Indicate if each of the following describes A) Nuclear Fission or B) Nuclear Fusion ___ 1. a nucleus splits ___ 2. high temperature is required ___ 3. small nuclei form larger nuclei ___ 4. hydrogen nuclei react ___ 5. occurs in the sun ___ 6. large amounts of energy is released A B B B B A, B