What is Fission and Fusion?

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FISSION: The process of splitting of an atom having large
atomic no.into two or more atoms having smaller atomic no.s
is called fission. A large amount of energy is required in
this process.

The sum of atomic mass of smaller atoms formed is equal to
the mass of bigger atom.



FUSION: The process of combining of smaller atoms into
bigger atoms is called fusion. A large amount of energy is
released in this process.

The atomic mass of bigger atom formed is equal to the sum of
masses of smaller atoms.

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