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QuizMultiple Choice

Unit Test — Cumulative exam

Question 25 • TX-Chemistry B

Which best describes nuclear fission?

Answer
A
A nucleus spontaneously splits and absorbs energy.
B
Two nuclei spontaneously combine and absorb energy.
C
A nucleus collides with a neutron and splits, releasing energy.
D
Nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
Which best describes nuclear fission?