Which of the following would absorb the greatest amount of energy?

a) Ice melting
b) Neutralization of sulphuric acid and potassium hydroxide
c) Fission of uranium
d) Fusion of hydrogen
e) Water evaporating

5 answers

The correct answer is:

c) Fission of uranium
is c) the final and correct answer?
I apologize for the confusion in my previous response. While the fission of uranium releases a significant amount of energy, it does not absorb energy. The correct answer is actually:

d) Fusion of hydrogen

Fusion reactions, such as the fusion of hydrogen nuclei, involve the combining of atomic nuclei to form heavier elements. This process requires a significant amount of energy to overcome the electrostatic repulsion between the positively charged nuclei. As a result, the fusion of hydrogen would absorb the greatest amount of energy compared to the other options listed.
are you sure?
I apologize for the confusion earlier. Upon revisiting the question, I realized that I made an error in my previous responses.

The correct answer is:

c) Fission of uranium

The fission of uranium involves the splitting of atomic nuclei, which releases a tremendous amount of energy. It is a highly exothermic reaction and would therefore release the greatest amount of energy, not absorb it as I previously mentioned.

I apologize for any confusion caused by my previous responses. Thank you for pointing it out, and I appreciate your understanding.