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Indicate Whether Each of the Following Is Characteristic of the Fission

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Indicate whether each of the following is characteristic of the fission or fusion process.

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Responses:

This process produces radioactive by-products.

fusion

Two small nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus.

both fission and fusion

This nuclear process provides the energy of the sun.

fission

A large nucleus is split into smaller nuclei.

Large amounts of energy are released.

Very high temperatures must be achieved to initiate the reaction.

Premises:

This process produces radioactive by-products.

Two small nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus.

This nuclear process provides the energy of the sun.

A large nucleus is split into smaller nuclei.

Large amounts of energy are released.

Very high temperatures must be achieved to initiate the reaction.

Responses:

fusion

both fission and fusion

fission

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

This process produces radioactive by-products.

Two small nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus.

This nuclear process provides the energy of the sun.

A large nucleus is split into smaller nuclei.

Large amounts of energy are released.

Very high temperatures must be achieved to initiate the reaction.