Question

Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the blank
of an atom.

Answer 1

Answer:

in the nucleus of an atom

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Nuclear power plants split the nuclei of uranium atoms

Explanation:

Nuclear energy is energy stored in the nucleus of an atom; it is the energy that holds the nucleus together. The energy can be released when the nuclei are combined or split apart. Nuclear power plants split the nuclei of uranium atoms in a process called fission.