Question 22

Question

Which process occurs when two nuclei come together to form one bigger nucleus?

a
fusion
b
fission
c
both
d
neither
Question 23
When we write nuclear reactions, you use the A-Z-X formatting. Match the symbols to the terms they represent.
A/Z X

Column A
1.
A:
A
2.
Z:
Z
3.
X:
X
Column B
a.Atomic Number
b.Atomic Symbol
c.Atomic Mass

Answer 1

Question 22: The process that occurs when two nuclei come together to form one bigger nucleus is called:

a - fusion

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Question 23: In the A/Z X formatting for nuclear reactions, the symbols represent the following:

• A (Atomic Mass): 1. c
• Z (Atomic Number): 2. a
• X (Atomic Symbol): 3. b

So, the matches are:

• 1. A: c (Atomic Mass)
• 2. Z: a (Atomic Number)
• 3. X: b (Atomic Symbol)