1. Nuclear Fission The splitting of a nucleus into two smaller fragments

3. Nuclear Fission Produces Smaller Atoms Extra Neutrons Energy – Gamma Rays

5. Nuclear Fusion The combining of small atomic nuclei to produce larger ones

6. Nuclear Fusion This is the reaction taking place on the sun We have duplicated it in hydrogen bombs Image from yahoo images

7. Nuclear Fusion is HOT!! No earthly materials will contain it Produces huge amounts of energy Fusion of 1g of hydrogen = 20 tons of coal Temperature can reach up to 50,000,000  C Image from yahoo images

8. Nuclear Fusion As An Energy Source 2/1 H is very plentiful and easy to obtain Helium is inert and biologically stable Much work is being done on this reaction Image from yahoo images