Which statements about nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are true? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses
They both involve two atoms fusing into one atom.
They both involve two atoms fusing into one atom.
They both release large amounts of energy.
They both release large amounts of energy.
They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.
They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.
They both occur in the nucleus of an atom.
They both occur in the nucleus of an atom.
The correct statements are:
- They both release large amounts of energy.
- They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.
The two correct statements are:
1. They both release large amounts of energy.
2. They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.
The correct statements are:
1. They both release large amounts of energy.
2. They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.
To explain how to arrive at these answers:
Nuclear fission is a process in which a heavy atom, such as uranium-235, is split into two lighter atoms, releasing a large amount of energy. This process can occur spontaneously or be induced by nuclear reactions. When the heavy atom splits, it releases energy in the form of heat and radiation.
Nuclear fusion, on the other hand, is a process in which two light atoms, such as hydrogen isotopes (deuterium and tritium), combine or fuse to form a heavier atom, such as helium. This fusion process also releases a significant amount of energy, in the form of heat and light.
Therefore, the statement "They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms" is true for nuclear fission, while the statement "They both release large amounts of energy" is true for both nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.