What Determines the Energy Release in Nuclear and Chemical Reactions?

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Nuclear reactions release significantly more energy than chemical reactions due to the energy stored in atomic nuclei compared to the bonds between atoms in chemical reactions. In chemical reactions, energy is stored in the form of chemical bonds, while in nuclear reactions, energy is stored in the nucleus of an atom. Nuclear fusion combines light nuclei to form heavier ones, releasing energy, while nuclear fission splits heavy nuclei into lighter ones, also releasing energy. Understanding these differences is crucial for grasping the energy dynamics involved in both types of reactions. Resources can be provided for further exploration of these concepts.
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How much more energy is in a nuclear reaction than a chemical reaction.
 
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