Question

Distinguish between nuclear fission and fusion.

Answer 1

Nuclear fission	Nuclear fusion
1) It is a process in which heavier nucleus breaks up into two or more lighter nuclei of comparable masses. 2) Reaction is controllable. 3) Energy released can be controlled. 4) It forms the principle of atom bomb. 5) Energy released per nucleon is less.	1) Nuclear fusion is a process in which two lighter nuclei are fussed together to form a heavier nucleus. 2) Reaction is uncontrollable. 3) Energy released cannot be controlled. 4) It forms the principle of hydrogen bomb. 5) Energy released per nucleon is more.