Question

question 10 of 25 which statement correctly compares nuclear fission with nuclear fusion? a. nuclear fission does not produce radioactive waste, and nuclear fusion does. b. nuclear fission splits nuclei, and nuclear fusion joins them. c. nuclear fission uses hydrogen, and nuclear fusion uses uranium. d. nuclear fission produces energy from matter, and nuclear fusion produces matter from energy.

Explanation:

Nuclear fission is the process of splitting atomic nuclei, while nuclear fusion is the process of combining or joining atomic nuclei. Nuclear fission often uses uranium and produces radioactive waste. Nuclear fusion uses hydrogen - like isotopes and converts matter into energy.

Answer:

B. Nuclear fission splits nuclei, and nuclear fusion joins them.