2007-12-26 07:49:36 · 7 answers · asked by raven 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
They both release the potential energy of nuclear bonds by converting elements to other elements.
2007-12-26 08:39:23 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Similarities Between Fusion And Fission
2016-10-14 22:35:32 · answer #2 · answered by blust 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In both cases, the sum of the masses of the products is less than the sum of the masses of the parent atoms and isotopes.
I couldn't find the graph to explain it, but in any atom with an atomic number less than iron, the sum of the masses of the nucleons is more than the mass of the complete nucleus. It's the opposite with atoms that have an atomic number greater than iron.
That's why mass is converted to energy in fusion and fission.
2007-12-26 08:23:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The greatest similarities are that they both involve atoms and give off tremendous amounts of energy.
They are dissimilar in that fusion involves lightweight elements coming together to make larger atoms, generally hydrogen turning into helium. Fission involves heavy atoms, generally uranium and plutonium being split into smaller atomic fragments.
2007-12-26 07:59:35 · answer #4 · answered by Agent 00Zero 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The main similarities are that each process gives off massive radioactivity and heat.
2007-12-26 09:04:27 · answer #5 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They both generate light, heat and radioactive emissions.
2007-12-26 08:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are referring to exothermic reactions:
in both cases, mass is converted to energy
if you are referring to endothermic reactions:
in both cases, energy is converted into mass
2007-12-26 08:12:47 · answer #7 · answered by michaell 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋