Which row correctly describes the reactants and behavior of the nuclei during nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
| Nuclear fission | Nuclear fusion | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Heavy nuclei split apart | Light nuclei join together |
| B | Heavy nuclei join together | Light nuclei split apart |
| C | Light nuclei split apart | Heavy nuclei join together |
| D | Light nuclei join together | Heavy nuclei split apart |
Row A
Row B
Row C
Row D
284 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.1 The nuclear model of the atom, covering 5.1.1a Structure of the atom and ions, 5.1.1b Alpha-particle scattering, 5.1.2a Composition of the nucleus and isotopes, 5.1.2b Proton number, nucleon number and nuclide notation, and 5.1.2c Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.