Which statements about nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are true? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses
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 involve two atoms fusing into one atom.
They both involve two atoms fusing into one atom.
They both occur in the nucleus of an atom.
The correct answers are:
1. They both release large amounts of energy.
2. They both occur in the nucleus of an atom.
The two correct statements are:
1) They both release large amounts of energy.
2) They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.
To determine the correct statements about nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, let's examine each option:
1. They both release large amounts of energy. - This statement is true. Both nuclear fission and nuclear fusion release enormous amounts of energy.
2. They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms. - This statement is true. Nuclear fission occurs when one atom (usually a heavy nucleus) splits into two smaller atoms.
3. They both involve two atoms fusing into one atom. - This statement is true. Nuclear fusion involves the process of two lighter atoms fusing together to form a larger atom.
4. They both occur in the nucleus of an atom. - This statement is false. Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion occur at the atomic level, but they do not necessarily occur within the nucleus.
Overall, the two correct statements are:
1. They both release large amounts of energy.
2. They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.