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Question 22 • TX-Chemistry B-Credit Recovery Summer School

Which best describes what forms in nuclear fission?

Answer
A
two smaller, more stable nuclei
B
two larger, less stable nuclei
C
one smaller, less stable nucleus
D
one larger, more stable nucleus

Explanation

In nuclear fission, a large, unstable nucleus splits into smaller nuclei. These products are generally more stable than the original nucleus, so the best description is two smaller, more stable nuclei.

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