1. Compare and contrast the processes of nuclear fission and fusion, showing similarities and differences. Describe which, if any, of these processes is naturally occurring. If so, where?

2. What is the half-life of sodium-24? Sodium-24 decays by beta emission. Write a nuclear equation that shows the decay of sodium-24 and its products.

3. Describe the subatomic structure of the nucleus, including the structure of each nucleon. Describe the forces that hold the nucleus together and draw them on your diagram.
Explain how beta emission works.

Question

1. Compare and contrast the processes of nuclear fission and fusion, showing similarities and differences. Describe which, if any, of these processes is naturally occurring. If so, where?

2. What is the half-life of sodium-24? Sodium-24 decays by beta emission. Write a nuclear equation that shows the decay of sodium-24 and its products.

3. Describe the subatomic structure of the nucleus, including the structure of each nucleon. Describe the forces that hold the nucleus together and draw them on your diagram.
Explain how beta emission works.

anonymous · Answer

Nuclear fusion is where atoms join together to form larger atoms. And this process created a lot of energy, however, it is extremely hard to replicate this process as very high temperatures and pressure are needed. Nuclear fission is the breaking apart of a large atom into smaller components, usually neutrons and two other elements. This process can occur when a neutron is fired into a large nucleus in order to make it unstable and cause it to break apart. Only nuclear fusion is the main natural process as this is how all the suns in the universe produce energy. Whether nuclear fission is a natural process- I don't know.

anonymous · Answer

Sorry I took so long to reply, thanks for the help!