Question

in fusion, the product is a larger atomic nucleus. fission produces energy but fusion does not. in fission, the product is a larger atomic nucleus. how is nuclear fusion different from nuclear fission?

Explanation:

Nuclear fusion combines light - weight nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, while nuclear fission splits a heavy - weight nucleus into lighter nuclei. Both can release energy.

Answer:

In fusion, the product is a larger atomic nucleus; in fission, the product is smaller atomic nuclei. Also, both processes can produce energy.