Which phrase best describes nuclear fusion?(1 point)
the process by which small nuclei combine into a larger nucleus
a series of reactions in which particles from one reaction trigger the next reaction
the process by which a large nucleus is divided into smaller nuclei
the spontaneous emission of radiation from an unstable nucleus
Which phrase describes a nuclear chain reaction?
a reaction in which small nuclei combine into a larger nucleus
a reaction in which particles spontaneously emit radiation
a type of reaction which only takes place in the sun and other stars
a series of reactions in which particles from one reaction trigger the next reaction
Which option would be an appropriate model of nuclear fission?(1 point)
taking a teaspoon of sugar from a bowl
cutting a cake in half
disturbing a drop of water such that it breaks into smaller droplets
dividing a stack of paper equally between two people
The process of radioactive decay is unpredictable and irreversible. Which option would be an appropriate model of the radioactive decay of a group of atoms?
petals falling from a flower
throwing tennis balls over a fence
breaking off pieces of wet clay
popping a bag of popcorn
Which statement best describes the effect of radioactive decay on a nucleus?
The resulting nucleus is more stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus can be of a different element than the original.
The resulting nucleus is more stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus must be of the same element as the original.
The resulting nucleus is less stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus can be of a different element than the original.
The resulting nucleus is less stable than the original nucleus. The nucleus must be of the same element as the original.
