Chemistry

Question

Select the correct descriptions of nuclear fission below. (Select all that apply)

Nuclear fission releases a larger amount of energy than chemical processes.

• Nuclear fission happens when two atoms fuse together to make a new element.

Nuclear fission releases a smaller amount of energy than chemical processes

© Nuclear fission happens when an unstable atom breaks apart.

Answer

Nuclear fission releases a larger amount of energy than chemical processes, and Nuclear fission happens when an unstable atom breaks apart.

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Nuclear fission is the process of splitting an atom into two or more smaller atoms, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This is in...