~Fission~ and ~Fusion~

Which of the following nuclear reactions involves a large nucleus splitting apart?

• Fission

• Fusion

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Which of the following nuclear reactions involves small nuclei combining together?

• Fission

• Fusion

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Which of the following occurs when a free neutron is added to a large nucleus?

• Fission

• Fusion

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Which of the following occurs under extreme temperatures and pressures?

• Fission

• Fusion

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Which of the following occurs at the core of the Sun, providing heat and light energy for all life on Earth?

• Fission

• Fusion

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Which of the following results in the release of free neutrons?

• Fission

• Fusion

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Which of the following results in the release of free protons (protiums)?

• Fission

• Fusion

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What type of energy is released from a fusion reaction?

• UV light

• Microwaves

• Gamma rays

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Matter and energy are conserved in all nuclear reactions.

• True

• False

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Nuclear reaction used to produce the first atomic bombs.

• Fission

• Fusion

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