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Unit 2: Radioactivity and nuclear energy
Quick questions on Nuclear fission and fusion - WJEC GCSE Physics (2.9)
3short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.
What are unbalanced nuclear equations?Show answer
The total mass number and total atomic number must match on both sides.
What is q1?Show answer
State what is released, besides energy, when a uranium nucleus undergoes fission. [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
Name the process that releases energy by joining small nuclei together. [1 mark]
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