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If you combined these elements does it decrease the nuclear fusion reaction because of the fission or do i have this all mixed up??
Nuclear fusion is a process in which two or more atomic nuclei come together to form a larger nucleus. This process releases a large amount of energy and is the same process that powers the sun and other stars.
Nuclear fusion involves combining two or more atomic nuclei, while nuclear fission involves splitting a single atomic nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei. Fusion releases more energy than fission and does not produce long-lived radioactive waste.
2h + 3h, also known as deuterium and tritium, are two types of hydrogen isotopes that are commonly used in nuclear fusion reactions. When these two nuclei fuse together, they form a helium nucleus and release a large amount of energy.
The energy released from nuclear fusion can be harnessed through various methods, such as using the heat produced to generate electricity or using the energy to power spacecraft. However, scientists are still working on developing efficient and sustainable ways to harness this energy.
Nuclear fusion has the potential to be a clean and virtually limitless source of energy. It does not produce long-term radioactive waste, and the fuel used is abundant and widely available. If harnessed successfully, nuclear fusion could greatly reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and help mitigate the effects of climate change.