Question 1 A)Which phrase best describes nuclear fusion?(1 point) Responses the spontaneous emission of radiation from an unstable nucleus the spontaneous emission of radiation from an unstable nucleus a series of reactions in which particles from one reaction trigger the next reaction a series of reactions in which particles from one reaction trigger the next reaction the process by which a large nucleus is divided into smaller nuclei the process by which a large nucleus is divided into smaller nuclei the process by which small nuclei combine into a larger nucleus the process by which small nuclei combine into a larger nucleus Question 2 A)Which phrase describes a nuclear chain reaction?(1 point) Responses a reaction in which small nuclei combine into a larger nucleus a reaction in which small nuclei combine into a larger nucleus a series of reactions in which particles from one reaction trigger the next reaction a series of reactions in which particles from one reaction trigger the next reaction a reaction in which particles spontaneously emit radiation a reaction in which particles spontaneously emit radiation a type of reaction which only takes place in the sun and other stars a type of reaction which only takes place in the sun and other stars Question 3 A)Which option would be an appropriate model of nuclear fission?(1 point) Responses taking a teaspoon of sugar from a bowl taking a teaspoon of sugar from a bowl disturbing a drop of water such that it breaks into smaller droplets disturbing a drop of water such that it breaks into smaller droplets cutting a cake in half cutting a cake in half dividing a stack of paper equally between two people dividing a stack of paper equally between two people Question 4 A)The process of radioactive decay is unpredictable and irreversible. Which option would be an appropriate model of the radioactive decay of a group of atoms?(1 point) Responses popping a bag of popcorn popping a bag of popcorn petals falling from a flower petals falling from a flower breaking off pieces of wet clay breaking off pieces of wet clay throwing tennis balls over a fence throwing tennis balls over a fence Question 5 A)Which statement best describes the effect of radioactive decay on a nucleus?(1 point) Responses The resulting nucleus is less stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus must be of the same element as the original. The resulting nucleus is less stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus must be of the same element as the original. The resulting nucleus is more stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus must be of the same element as the original. The resulting nucleus is more stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus must be of the same element as the original. The resulting nucleus is less stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus can be of a different element than the original. The resulting nucleus is less stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus can be of a different element than the original. The resulting nucleus is more stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus can be of a different element than the original. The resulting nucleus is more stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus can be of a different element than the original.

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Here are the best responses for each of your questions:

Question 1 A) Which phrase best describes nuclear fusion?
Response: the process by which small nuclei combine into a larger nucleus

Question 2 A) Which phrase describes a nuclear chain reaction?
Response: a series of reactions in which particles from one reaction trigger the next reaction

Question 3 A) Which option would be an appropriate model of nuclear fission?
Response: cutting a cake in half

Question 4 A) The process of radioactive decay is unpredictable and irreversible. Which option would be an appropriate model of the radioactive decay of a group of atoms?
Response: popping a bag of popcorn

Question 5 A) Which statement best describes the effect of radioactive decay on a nucleus?
Response: The resulting nucleus is less stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus can be of a different element than the original.

These responses accurately reflect the concepts associated with nuclear fusion, nuclear chain reactions, nuclear fission, radioactive decay, and the stability of nuclei.