Question

Question

Which statements describe ways that nuclear fission is different than nuclear fusion? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

Nuclear fission is used to produce electricity at nuclear power plants.
Nuclear fission is used to produce electricity at nuclear power plants.

Nuclear fission involves one large atom splitting into two smaller atoms.
Nuclear fission involves one large atom splitting into two smaller atoms.

Nuclear fission takes place in the nucleus of an atom.
Nuclear fission takes place in the nucleus of an atom.

Nuclear fission releases a huge amount of energy.

Answer 1

The two correct statements that describe ways that nuclear fission is different from nuclear fusion are:

1. Nuclear fission is used to produce electricity at nuclear power plants.
2. Nuclear fission involves one large atom splitting into two smaller atoms.

These statements highlight key differences between nuclear fission (splitting of large atomic nuclei) and nuclear fusion (combining smaller atomic nuclei).