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There are two distinct types of nuclear reactions: fusion reactions and fission reactions. In which reaction is the nucleus of an atom split into two or more atoms?

A. Fusion reactions
B. Fission reactions
C. Both nuclear reactions
D. Neither nuclear reaction

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Answer:fission reaction

Explanation:fission reaction involves splitting of a heavy nucleus into two or more smaller fragments

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B) Fission Reactions


Fission is a reaction or decay in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller, lighter nuclei.
There are two distinct types of nuclear reactions: fusion reactions and fission reactions-example-1
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