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is the process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier, more stable nucleus while is the process of splitting a heavy nucleus into two lighter, more stable nuclei.

is the process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier, more stable nucleus while is the process of splitting a heavy nucleus into two lighter, more stable nuclei.

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
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Author:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
Publisher:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
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8:39 PM Sun Feb 26 Ad !! 冊 O 25% is the process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier, more stable nucleus while is the process of splitting a heavy nucleus into two lighter, more stable nuclei.
Transcribed Image Text:8:39 PM Sun Feb 26 Ad !! 冊 O 25% is the process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier, more stable nucleus while is the process of splitting a heavy nucleus into two lighter, more stable nuclei.
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