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The process by which a large nucleus is split into two smaller nuclei.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref>

The process by which a large nucleus is split into two smaller nuclei.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref>

The fission of a nucleus releases an enormous amount of energy, and forms the basis for an atomic bomb.  Fission also releases neutrons which can then impact and cause other nuclei to split, causing a chain reaction.   

The fission of a nucleus releases an enormous amount of energy, which can be harnessed in a nuclear reactor to generate electrical power. Nuclear fission can also be used in a destructive fashion, such as a nuclear weapon.  Fission also releases neutrons which can then impact and cause other nuclei to split, causing a chain reaction.  The two most common fissile elemnts used in nuclear power applications and weapons applications are uranium 235 and plutonium 239.

A critical mass of radioactive material is required to begin this chain reaction, and nations attempt to keep that critical mass out of the hands of terrorists and rogue nations.

A critical mass of the right radioactive material is required to begin this chain reaction.  If you have a critical mass of the proper radioactive material, and if that material is of the right percentage purity, then you can create a nuclear explosion.  

 

Nuclear fission is a scientific theory.

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