How is fusion different from a simple chemical reaction?(1 point)

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The nuclei combine in a fusion reaction.
The nuclei combine in a fusion reaction.

Energy is released in a fusion reaction, but it is absorbed in a chemical reaction.
Energy is released in a fusion reaction, but it is absorbed in a chemical reaction.

The atoms are bound to each other by electrons in a fusion reaction.
The atoms are bound to each other by electrons in a fusion reaction.

Atoms come together in a chemical reaction, but they are split in a fusion reaction.

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The correct response is:

The nuclei combine in a fusion reaction.

In a fusion reaction, the nuclei of atoms combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a significant amount of energy. In contrast, a simple chemical reaction involves the rearrangement of electrons and does not involve changes to the atomic nuclei.