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Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion

Question 2 • CR SS Chemistry S2 2018/19 2026

Produces dangerous radioactive waste:

Answer
A
nuclear fission
B
nuclear fusion
C
both

Explanation

Nuclear fission splits heavy atoms such as uranium, producing radioactive fission products that can remain hazardous for a long time. Fusion combines light atoms and generally produces much less long-lived radioactive waste, though it can make some reactor materials radioactive. So the best answer is nuclear fission.

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