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What is the basic difference between a nuclear fission reaction and a nuclear fusion reaction?

A) Fusion is a synthesis reaction while fission is a decomposition reaction.
B) Fusion is an exothermic reaction while fission is an endothermic reaction.
C) Fusion does not generate energy while fission generates a huge amount of energy.
D) Fusion only takes place in the stars so it cannot be used on Earth to generate energy while fission can be used here for energy.

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the answer is a. nuclear fission is breaking up
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Fusion is a synthesis reaction while fission is a decomposition reaction A
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