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Which of the following actions describes nuclear fusion

A joining of two atoms by a chemical bond

B splitting of a big nucleus

C joining of small nuclei to produce bigger nuclei

D sharing of electrons between two uranium atoms

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c it is combining the nuclei to become bigger
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Answer:

c) joining of small nuclei to produce bigger nuclei

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, the combination of to elements with small nucleus to create a new one with a bigger nucleous is the definition of nuclear fusion.

Also, options A and D are descriptions of chemical reactions: the sharing of electrons and bonds.

The splitting of a big nucleous to generate smaller ones is called nuclear fision

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