Which describes nuclear fission?(1 point)
Responses
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing two atoms to form one, heavier atom
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing two atoms to form one, heavier atom
starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom
starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom
starts when two atoms slam together, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
starts when two atoms slam together, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
The correct answer is: starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms.
The correct description of nuclear fission is: "starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms."
To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the process of nuclear fission. It involves the splitting of a heavy nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a significant amount of energy. In nuclear reactors or atomic bombs, this process is initiated by a neutron colliding with a heavy atom, such as uranium-235 or plutonium-239. The collision causes the atom to become unstable and split into two smaller atoms, releasing additional neutrons and a large amount of energy in the form of heat and radiation.
Out of the four given responses, the only one that correctly describes the process is the first response: "starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms."