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Nuclear fusion is the merging of two atoms into a single atom. All atoms in nature that are heavier than hydrogen have been through fusion at some point.
Energy from nuclear fusion powers the hydrogen bomb. It might also power fusion power plants at some time in the future. In these cases, the products of fusion are helium and neutrons. The neutrons are ionizing radiation, but they have a half life of less than 15 minutes, so they do not last long at all. Some of the neutrons will interact with atoms in the environment, and some of the result will be radioactive isotopes, but these are as unpredictable as the environment in which the fusion takes place, though statistically, these radioactive isotopes mostly also have short half lives.
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What are the products of nuclear fusion in a hydrogen bomb?
The nuclear fusion uses Hydrogen to produce Helium. The fusion also releases a lot of energy, which is what causes the explosion.
What type of nuclear reaction does the hydrogen bomb rely on?
Nuclear fusion.
Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of?
nuclear fusion
Is it true that nuclear fusion is like a bomb?
Both fission and fusion can be used to make nuclear bombs, in fact almost every nuclear bomb in stockpile in the world today uses both fission and fusion to achieve its total yield, optimize it material efficiency, and reduce size and weight.
What are the enviromental effects of nuclear fusion?
I found the website K1 Project very helpful. They had several articles underneath their Learn/Energy tab which should answer any questions about nuclear fusion.
What is the end product of nuclear fusion that occurs in the sun?
heluom
Why is heluim important?
It is the primary product of nuclear fusion which is the process which powers the sun
What is the by-product of nuclear fusion?
The main by-product of nuclear fusion is helium, which is formed when hydrogen atoms combine under high temperatures and pressures. Additionally, energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation, such as gamma rays, is also released during the fusion process.
What process produces the largest amount of energy given off by stars?
Nuclear Fusion
Is fusion chemical nuclear or mechanical?
Fusion is a nuclear reaction.
Is fusion nuclear energy or chemical energy?
Nuclear fusion produces nuclear energy
What are some products of nuclear fusion?
Any element except Hydrogen technically. The product depends on what elements are undergoing nuclear fusion, e.g. 2 Hydrogen atoms form a Helium atom. You will need to specify for an answer.
What process inside the sun is responible for producing it visible light?
The process responsible for producing visible light in the sun is nuclear fusion. This process involves the fusion of hydrogen atoms to form helium, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of visible light and heat. This ongoing nuclear fusion reaction is what powers the sun and allows it to emit light.
What causes lesser pollution - nuclear fission or fusion?
Nuclear fusion
How do nuclear fusion differ fundamentally from nuclear fission?
Nuclear fusion doesn't produce energy.
In nuclear fusion mass transforms into what?
In nuclear fusion mass transforms into energy.
Can americium produce nuclear fusion?
Americium was not tested to produce nuclear fusion.
