Question

all nuclear reactions generate radioactive waste. which answer correctly lists nuclear reactions beginning with the cleanest reaction?

Answer 1

D. Radioactive decay, nuclear fusion, nuclear fission

Step-by-step explanation:

Radioactive decay is a natural process. In this process the rate of production of radioactive elements is less than the fusion and fusion reactions. In fusion reactions, lighter elements are combined to form a heaver radioactive elements. In these reactions energy released is very high but nuclear waste is less than fission reaction. In fission reaction larger elements are broken down in small radioactive elements. Due to this reason, fission reactions have greater nuclear waste.

Answer 2

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Radioactive decay is the cleanest because it is natural and stochastic. Therefore, because these radioactive elements will not occur in pure forms, the rate at which it produces radioactive particles is less compared to fusion and fission. Fusion and fission have to be manmade here on earth. Fusion, which combines lighter atoms into heavier atoms releases much energy but fewer radioactive particles compared to fission. Nuclear fission, the splitting of heavier elements to lighter elements, produces the most radioactive waste.