Question

1.16-chem review
when smaller atoms combine to create a new larger atom, this is called:
○ nuclear fission
○ nuclear addition
○ nuclear fusion
○ nuclear waste

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Nuclear fission: Involves splitting a large atom into smaller ones, so not correct.
• Nuclear addition: Not a standard term for atomic combination.
• Nuclear fusion: Defined as the process where smaller atoms combine to form a larger atom (e.g., in stars, hydrogen fuses to helium).
• Nuclear waste: Refers to radioactive byproducts, not a process of atom combination.

Answer:

C. Nuclear fusion