Distinguish Between Nuclear Fission and Fusion:
Following are the points of difference between nuclear fission and fusion.
| Nuclear Fission | Nuclear Fusion |
|---|---|
| A heavy nucleus is split into two lighter nuclei. | Two lighter nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus. |
| Neutrons are the links. | Protons are the links. |
| Possible at room temperature also. | Not possible at room temperature (very high temperature is required). |
| Energy per fission is 200 MeV. | Energy per fusion is 27 MeV. |
| Energy per nucleon is 0.85 MeV. | Energy per nucleon is 6.75 MeV. |
| Controlled fission is used in a nuclear reactor. | Controlled fusion is not yet possible. |
| Uncontrolled fission in Nuclear Bomb. | Uncontrolled fusion in Hydrogen Bomb. |
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