Which statements about nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are true? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)

Question

They both involve two atoms fusing into one atom.
They both release large amounts of energy.
They both involve one atom splitting into two atoms.
They both occur in the nucleus of an atom.

Answer 1

The two correct statements are:

1. They both release large amounts of energy.
2. They both occur in the nucleus of an atom.

Nuclear fission involves the splitting of one heavy atom into two lighter atoms, while nuclear fusion involves the fusing of two light atoms into one heavier atom.