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Nuclear Reactions

Explore nuclear reactions, including fission and fusion, as well as the concepts of chain reactions and critical mass. Discover how nuclear fusion occurs in extreme temperatures and its significance in celestial bodies like the Sun.

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Nuclear Reactions

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  1. Nuclear Reactions

  2. Nuclear Fission- the process of splitting 1 large nucleus into 2 smaller nuclei.

  3. Chain Reaction- an ongoing series of fission reactions.

  4. Critical Mass- the amount of fissionable material required so that each fission reaction produces 1 more fission reaction.

  5. Nuclear Fusion- the process of combining 2 smaller nuclei into 1 large nucleus. -Only found in extreme temperatures (millions of degrees) Ex: Sun and stars

  6. Nuclear Fusion

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