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FISSION Definition: o The splitting of a heavy nucleus Energy levels: o Produces less energy when compared to fusion reactions

Products from Radioactivity o Produces harmful radioactive wastes Heat o Fission reactions take place at relatively lower temperatures Technology o Advanced technology for controlled fission reactions

FUSION Definition o The combining of 2 different nuclei Energy Levels o It produces far more energy than fission reactions Products from radioactivity o Do not produce radioactive wastes Heat o Fusion reactions take place at extremely high temperatures (~6000 K) Technology o Controlled fusion reactions currently not available.

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