Decide if each picture or description is describing nuclear fission or nuclear fusion. Column A 1. It occurs only at high temperatures, so it is not currently used as an energy source on Earth.: It occurs only at high temperatures, so it is not currently used as an energy source on Earth. 2. Occurs when a heavy nucleus is split into two smaller, more stable nuclei.: Occurs when a heavy nucleus is split into two smaller, more stable nuclei. 3. Used in nuclear power plants to create electricity.: Used in nuclear power plants to create electricity. 4. Occurs when lighter nuclei combine to produce a more stable nucleus of greater mass.: Occurs when lighter nuclei combine to produce a more stable nucleus of greater mass. 5. Produces radioactive waste.: Produces radioactive waste. 6. Occurs in the sun and other stars.: Occurs in the sun and other stars. 7. : 8. : 9. : 10. : Column B a.Nuclear fission b.Nuclear fusion
1. b. Nuclear fusion
2. a. Nuclear fission
3. a. Nuclear fission
4. b. Nuclear fusion
5. a. Nuclear fission
6. b. Nuclear fusion