Question

Highlight each statement that is FALSE about nuclear fusion? Nuclear fusion _____?

Answer choices:
a) occurs at nuclear power plants
b) takes place in the sun
c) can be controlled easily in the lab
d) gives more energy than fission

Answer 1

Nuclear fusion occurs in the sun and other stars as their ultimate energy source. It is difficult to control easily in the lab, and it releases more energy than fission per gram of fuel.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nuclear fusion occurs in the sun and other stars as their ultimate energy source. It is not a process that occurs at nuclear power plants (option a). Fusion requires extremely high pressures and temperatures which makes it difficult to control easily in the lab (option c). However, fusion releases more energy than fission per gram of fuel, making option d true.