Read the article and ansewer the questions

CHE115

Chemistry and Contemporary Society

Dr. Bruce Burnham

Name:_____________________________

Topics in Chemistry Article #2: Fusion Power Advances in Magnetic Crushing Test

A. Reading questions (5 points each):

1. What chapter in the book covers the concepts discussed in the article?

2. What two elements are important for this model of nuclear fusion?

3. Define nuclear fusion.

4. What is the difference fission and fusion?

5. What is a practical hurdle to a commercial power supply by nuclear fusion?

B. Pose one question to post on the discussion board about the article (20 points).

C. Cite literature read in addition to the article presented (20 points).

D. From your reading cited above, which reference provided you with the most current, and detailed discussion of nuclear fusion? (15 points)

E. On-line discussion (20 points).

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