Which statement accurately describes nuclear fission? (1 point)

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Fission is a process in which an unstable nucleus releases matter and energy.
Fission is a process in which an unstable nucleus releases matter and energy.

Fission is a process in which two or more atoms combine chemically.
Fission is a process in which two or more atoms combine chemically.

Fission is a process in which a large nucleus is split into smaller nuclei.
Fission is a process in which a large nucleus is split into smaller nuclei.

Fission is a process in which two or more nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus.

Answer 1

The statement that accurately describes nuclear fission is:

Fission is a process in which a large nucleus is split into smaller nuclei.