Question

What is the difference between fusion and fission reactions? select 2 that apply
Fission reactions combine two smaller atomic nuclei, while fusion splits one larger atomic nucleus into two or more nuclei.
Fission reactions produce energy, while fusion reactions absorb energy.
Fusion reactions combine two smaller atomic nuclei, while fission splits one larger atomic nucleus into two or more nuclei.
Fusion reactions produce energy, while fission reactions absorb energy.

Answer 1

Fission is the splitting of a heavy, unstable nucleus into two lighter nuclei, and fusion is the process where two light nuclei combine together releasing vast amounts of energy.