Question

decide whether each statement refers to fission, fusion, or both. 1. releases energy 2. when small nuclei combine to make larger nuclei fusion 3. happens in the sun 4. when large unstable nuclei split to form two smaller, more stable nuclei 5. involved in atomic bombs and nuclear reactors

Explanation:

1. Both fission and fusion release energy.
2. Fusion is when small nuclei combine.
3. Fusion occurs in the sun.
4. Fission is when large unstable nuclei split.
5. Fission is involved in atomic bombs and nuclear reactors.

Answer:

1. BOTH
2. FUSION
3. FUSION
4. FISSION
5. FISSION