Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion

Question 1

Which is a characteristic of nuclear fusion but NOT nuclear fission?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

is the energy source of stars

Question 2

Both nuclear fusion and nuclear fission reactions

Revolt · Accepted Answer

release large amounts of energy.

Question 3

Which statement is true about nuclear fusion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It produces nearly all the elements that are heavier than helium.

Question 4

Which equation demonstrates that nuclear fusion forms elements that are heavier than helium?

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Question 5

Which best describes what forms in nuclear fusion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

one larger, more stable nucleus

Question 6

Which element is nuclear fusion least likely to produce?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

hydrogen, which has an approximate mass of 1

Question 7

Which is a characteristic of nuclear fusion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

involves the collision of two nuclei

Question 8

Which equation represents a fission reaction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Which statement is true about this reaction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Its product is heavier than each of its reactants.

Question 10

Which best describes nuclear fission?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A nucleus collides with a neutron and splits, releasing energy.

Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion Answers