Question

which applies to fission? check all that apply.
□ involves the splitting of nuclei
□ releases large amounts of energy
□ takes place in the sun
□ releases radiation as a waste product
□ occurs in nuclear power plants and is used to generate electricity
□ plays a role in the production of essentially all elements heavier than helium.
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Explanation:

• Nuclear fission is defined as the splitting of large atomic nuclei into smaller ones.
• This process converts mass into large amounts of energy.
• Fission produces radioactive byproducts, which are radiation waste.
• Nuclear power plants use controlled fission to generate electricity.
• The Sun uses nuclear fusion, not fission.
• Heavy element production occurs in stellar nucleosynthesis (fusion and supernova processes), not fission.

Answer:

• involves the splitting of nuclei
• releases large amounts of energy
• releases radiation as a waste product
• occurs in nuclear power plants and is used to generate electricity