Question

These traits describe either a chemical or a nuclear reaction. Which statements describe a nuclear

reaction? Check all that apply.
involves the loss, gain, or sharing of electrons
may involve a change in total mass
involve relatively low energy changes
occur outside the nucleus
involve very high-energy changes
o involve changes in nuclides when decay occurs

Answer 1

may involve a change in total mass

involve very high-energy changes

involve changes in nuclides when decay occurs

Step-by-step explanation:

A nuclear reaction is different from a typical chemical reaction. The reaction occurs within the nucleus and involved nuclear materials.

• Most nuclear reactions involves a change in mass due to the attenuation of the nuclear materials.
• Mass is converted to energy in nuclear reactions.
• Nuclear reactions are usually very high energy processes and they release a significant amount of energy.
• The nuclide changes as new atoms are formed by the process.