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Which best describes nuclear fission?
O A nucleus spontaneously splits and absorbs energy,
O Two nuclei spontaneously combine and absorb energy,
O A nucleus collides with a neutron and splits, releasing energy.
Nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy

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Answer: Option (a) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

When a heavy nucleus of a large element splits into small nuclei then this type of reaction is known as nuclear fission.

For example, [tex]^{235}_{92}U + ^{1}_{0}n \rightarrow ^{90}_{36}Kr + ^{143}_{56}Ba + 3^{1}_{0}n[/tex]

Energy absorbed by the nucleus of large atom causes it to split when it is striked by a neutron or a particle.

Thus, we can conclude that the statement a nucleus spontaneously splits and absorbs energy, best describes nuclear fission.

Answer: D) Nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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