1. The positively charged particle located in the nucleus of an atom
The forces that hold protons and neutrons together inside the nucleus
Too many protons or neutrons in a nucleus make it:
The release of particles from a nucleus to increase stability
Process of combining small nuclei to produce energy
______ is required in order to initiate a nuclear fusion reaction
protons
nuclear forces
unstable
nuclear decay
fusion
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Energy

2. The act of splitting a large nucleus to release energy is:
Fission is initiated by firing a ______ at the molecule.
Fission produces two smaller molecules, energy, and:
Products of fission reactions can drive more fission reactions, this is called a:
List 3 pros and 3 cons of nuclear energy production.
fission
neutron
neutrons
chain reaction
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