Question

During the nuclear fission process, the transformation between a parent and daughter isotope involves a a release of neutrons and energy. b an increase in total energy. c the transformation of chemical energy to potential energy. d the transformation of heat energy to kinetic energy.

Answer 1

The energy harnessed in nuclei is released in nuclear reactions. Fission is the splitting of a heavy nucleus into lighter nuclei and fusion is the combining of nuclei to form a bigger and heavier nucleus. The consequence of fission or fusion is the absorption or release of energy.

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