Which of the following actions occur during the process of fusion?
1.)atoms are divided
2.)atoms are broken apart
3.) atomic nuclei are united
4.)atomic nuclei are split

Respuesta :

atomic nuclei are united

Answer: 3.) atomic nuclei are united

Explanation:

Nuclear fusion is a process which involves the conversion of two small nuclei to form a heavy nuclei along with release of energy.

[tex]4_1^1\textrm{H}\rightarrow _2^4\textrm{He}+2_{+1}^0\textrm{e}+\text{energy}[/tex]

Nuclear fission is a process which involves the conversion of a heavier nuclei into two or more small and stable nuclei along with the release of energy.

[tex]_{92}^{235}\textrm{U}+_0^1\textrm{n}\rightarrow _{56}^{143}Ba+_{36}^{90}Kr+3_0^1\textrm{n}[/tex]

Thus if a heavier nuclei is being formed from two smaller nuclei, this is a nuclear fusion reaction.