Question

Atomic fission requires temperatures of one million degrees or hotter. True False

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is false.

Explanation:

Atomic fission reactions are defined as reactions in which nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei. These reactions are carried out in nuclear reactors. The temperature range for the reactors are around 300°C.

Atomic fusion reactions are the reactions in which nucleus of two or more atoms fuse together to form one large nuclei. These reactions require a huge amount of energy to occur. The temperature required by these reactions are about one million kelvins.

Hence, the given statement is False.