What is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?

A
Nuclear fusion explodes the nucleus of an atom, while nuclear fission harnesses the atom’s kinetic energy.

B
Nuclear fission splits an atom apart, while nuclear fusion fuses two atoms together.

C
Nuclear fission creates electrical energy, while nuclear fusion creates chemical energy.

D
Nuclear fusion splits hydrogen atoms apart, while nuclear fission fuses uranium atoms together.

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B
Nuclear fission splits an atom apart, while nuclear fusion fuses two atoms together.
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