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| − | A '''nuclear reaction''' is when the [[Atomic Nucleus|nuclei]] of [[atom]]s either [[Fusion|fuse]] together to form a bigger [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] or [[fission]] into two smaller [[Atomic Nucleus|nuclei]]. | + | A '''nuclear reaction''' is when the [[Atomic Nucleus|nuclei]] of [[atom]]s either [[Nuclear Fusion|fuse]] together to form a bigger [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] or [[Nuclear Fission|fission]] into two smaller [[Atomic Nucleus|nuclei]]. |
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| + | ===About Nuclear Reactions=== | ||
| + | : '''Nuclear reactions''' release [[energy]] stored in the [[Nuclear Potential Energy Store|nuclear potential energy store]]. | ||
| + | : In a '''nuclear reaction''' [[mass]] becomes [[energy]]. | ||
| + | : The two types of '''nuclear reaction''' are: | ||
| + | :*[[Nuclear Fusion]] | ||
| + | :*[[Nuclear Fission]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:00, 3 April 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A nuclear reaction is when the nuclei of atoms either fuse together to form a bigger nucleus or fission into two smaller nuclei.
About Nuclear Reactions
- Nuclear reactions release energy stored in the nuclear potential energy store.
- In a nuclear reaction mass becomes energy.
- The two types of nuclear reaction are: