Question

which of the following about nuclear fission is correct? answer options: select one of four radioactive waste is not produced. deuterium or tritium is involved. it involves the splitting of atoms. it does not involve the splitting of atoms.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Nuclear fission produces radioactive waste, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Deuterium and tritium are involved in nuclear fusion (not fission), so this is incorrect.
• Option 3: By definition, nuclear fission is the process of splitting atomic nuclei (and thus atoms) into smaller parts, so this is correct.
• Option 4: Nuclear fission does involve the splitting of atoms, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

C. It involves the splitting of atoms. (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D with A as "Radioactive waste is not produced", B as "Deuterium or tritium is involved", C as "It involves the splitting of atoms", D as "It does not involve the splitting of atoms")