Question

Identify which of the following statement best describe a nuclear reaction.

• A. the particles in the nucleus are changed, and one element is transformed into another element when particles in the nucleus are gained or lost.
• B. the electrons are exchanged from one or more substances to produce a different substance, and the elements are the same in the products and reactants.
• C. two smaller nuclei are combined into a more massive nuclei giving off tremendous amounts of energy in the process.
• D. the nucleus of a large atom is split into two or more fragments.
• E. radiation is produced.

Answer 1

The correct option is A the particles in the nucleus are changed, and one element is transformed into another element when particles in the nucleus are gained or lost.

A nuclear reaction is a process, such as fission, fusion or radioactive decay, in which the structure of an atomic nucleus is altered through release of energy or mass or by being broken apart. The number of nuclei in the element atom changes resulting in release of energy.