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How are atoms split when nuclear fusion occurs?

April 26, 2017atoms nuclear fusion occurs Split

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How are atoms split when nuclear fusion occurs?

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When nuclear fusion occurs, 1 neutron splits the atom. When the atom is split, 1 additional neutron is released. This is how a chain reaction works. If more 235U is present, those 2 neutrons can cause 2 more atoms to split. ChaCha!