Question

Which type of reaction does this diagram represent?

a nuclear fission because an atom is splitting into two fragments
b nuclear fusion because the products that are produced are radioactive
c nuclear fission because a large amount of energy is being released
d nuclear fusion because atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus

Answer 1

D. because the atoms collide and form a larger grouping and energy is released, fission requires one atom that splits into two, and fusion doesn't always produce radioactive products.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is Option d.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are 2 types of nuclear reactions:

1. Nuclear fission reactions: These reactions are known as the reactions in which a heavier nuclei splits into two or more lighter nuclei to attain stability.

2. Nuclear fusion reactions: These reactions are defined as the reactions in which lighter nuclei combines to form a heavier nuclei.

In the image, two hydrogen isotopes are combining together to produce a heavier helium nuclei.

Hence, the correct answer is Option d.