Question

Which statement accurately describes nuclear fusion?(1 point)
Responses

Fusion is a process that always results in the creation of many smaller nuclei.
Fusion is a process that always results in the creation of many smaller nuclei.

Fusion is a process that always results in a nucleus with a larger mass.
Fusion is a process that always results in a nucleus with a larger mass.

Fusion is a process that uses energy to chemically combine atoms.
Fusion is a process that uses energy to chemically combine atoms.

Fusion is a process that absorbs energy from its surroundings.

Answer 1

The accurate statement that describes nuclear fusion is:

**Fusion is a process that always results in a nucleus with a larger mass.**

Nuclear fusion involves the combining of lighter atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, which usually results in a nucleus with a larger mass than the original nuclei. This process releases a significant amount of energy, rather than absorbing energy from its surroundings or being a chemical process.