Which statements below are TRUE of the nuclear reactions above labeled A and B? Choose the 2 correct statements.

Question

a
Reaction A is an example of a fission reaction because a large nucleus is splitting into two smaller, more stable nuclei.
b
Reaction B is an example of a fusion reaction because two smaller nuclei are combining to produce a larger nucleus.
c
Reaction A is an example of a fusion reaction because two smaller nuclei are combining to produce a larger nucleus.
d
Reaction B is an example of a fission reaction because a large nucleus is splitting into two smaller, more stable nuclei.

Answer 1

b
Reaction B is an example of a fusion reaction because two smaller nuclei are combining to produce a larger nucleus.

d
Reaction B is an example of a fission reaction because a large nucleus is splitting into two smaller, more stable nuclei.