Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of the Term

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of the term nuclear fission?

• A)A nuclear reaction in which two small nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus
• B)A nuclear reaction in which a large nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei
• C)The combination of a nucleus and an electron to produce an element with an atomic number one less than the original element
• D)The combination of a nucleus and a positron to produce an element with an atomic number one more than the original element
• E)The ejection of an electron from a nucleus to produce an element with an atomic number one more than the original element

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Definitions:

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