What happens in nuclear fission?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. A heavy nucleus splits into lighter nuclei and releases energy
- Step 1: Fission occurs in nuclei such as uranium-235. Step 2. The products have more binding energy per nucleon. Answer: a heavy nucleus splits. Why not the others: merging nuclei is fusion.
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