Nuclear reactions, specifically fission and fusion, do not operate through traditional chemistry but rather through nuclear processes. Fission typically requires neutrons, which are generated from prior nuclear reactions, while fusion necessitates high-temperature collisions, often exceeding several keV (1 keV ~ 11,605,000 K). Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for grasping the fundamentals of nuclear science.
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