Which statements about nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are true? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)
Responses
They both occur in the nucleus of an atom.
They both occur in the nucleus of an atom.
They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.
They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.
They both release large amounts of energy.
They both release large amounts of energy.
They both involve two atoms fusing into one atom.
The statement "They both release large amounts of energy" is correct for both nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. The statement "They both involve two atoms fusing into one atom" is also correct for nuclear fusion. Therefore, the correct answers are:
- They both release large amounts of energy.
- They both involve two atoms fusing into one atom.
The correct statements are:
1. They both occur in the nucleus of an atom.
2. They both release large amounts of energy.
To determine which statements about nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are true, we can go through each option:
1. They both occur in the nucleus of an atom.
True. Both nuclear fission and nuclear fusion involve reactions that occur within the nucleus of an atom.
2. They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.
True. Nuclear fission is a process where the nucleus of an atom splits into two smaller nuclei.
3. They both release large amounts of energy.
True. Both nuclear fission and nuclear fusion reactions release a substantial amount of energy.
4. They both involve two atoms fusing into one atom.
False. Only nuclear fusion involves two atoms coming together to form a larger atom.
Based on these evaluations, the correct statements are:
- They both occur in the nucleus of an atom.
- They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.