Which describes nuclear fission?(1 point)
Responses
starts when two atoms slam together, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
starts when two atoms slam together, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom
starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing two atoms to form one, heavier atom
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing two atoms to form one, heavier atom
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
The correct answer is: starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms.
The correct description of nuclear fission is: "starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms." To arrive at this answer, we need to understand the process of nuclear fission.
Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom is split into two smaller nuclei, usually with the release of a large amount of energy. The process typically begins when a neutron collides with the nucleus of an atom. This collision causes the nucleus to become unstable, leading it to split into two smaller nuclei, along with the release of additional neutrons and a significant amount of energy.
Among the given options, the correct response is the one that mentions a neutron slamming into an atom, ultimately causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms.