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Chem CH21 Section 2
Chemistry CH21 Section 2 Nuclear Reactions and Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| deuterium | the hydrogen isotope with a mass number of 2 |
| nuclear fission | the process in which an atomic nucleus splits into two or more large fragments |
| nuclear fusion | the process in which two or more nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus |
| nuclear reactor | the device used to extract energy from a radioactive fuel |
| tritium | the hydrogen isotope with a mass number of 3 |