Which change will always take place during nuclear fission?(1 point)

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A nucleus will take in energy in large amounts, increasing its mass.
A nucleus will take in energy in large amounts, increasing its mass.

Several nuclei will combine into one nuclei.
Several nuclei will combine into one nuclei.

Nuclei will be produced with much larger mass numbers.
Nuclei will be produced with much larger mass numbers.

The nucleus with the largest mass will split into two or more relatively large pieces.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

The nucleus with the largest mass will split into two or more relatively large pieces.

This accurately describes the process of nuclear fission, where a heavy nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei, along with the release of energy.