Question

Nuclear power plants use nuclear fission reaction to produce electricity. What is the advantage of producing electricity by fusion reaction?

Answer 1

Definition of the nuclear fission reaction

The nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei and releases a large amount of energy is called a nuclear fission reaction.

Definition of nuclear fusion reaction

The nuclear reaction in which two or more lighter nuclei fuse to form a heavy nucleus and release a large amount of energy is called a nuclear fusion reaction.

Advantages of using fusion reaction

1. Nuclear fusion reaction produces more energy than a nuclear fission reaction. So it can produce more electricity.
2. Toxic wastes are produced in a fission reaction whereas no toxic waste is produced in a fusion reaction.
3. Production of electricity using nuclear fusion reaction is environment friendly.