Question

The weak nuclear force is responsible for which of the following? (select all that apply)

the fact that the atom is mostly empty space
the ability to determine the age of an object through carbon dating
nuclear fission reactions in the sun
the instability of large nuclei

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

A --> description of the Rutherford model of the atom

B --> application of half-life of radioactive isotopes

C --> nuclear fusions happen inside the sun

D --> weak nuclear force keeps the nucleus from coming apart