If a certain number of neutrons and protons are brought together to form a nucleus, then a fixed amount of energy is associated with it. Which of the following is this process?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The energy is released in the process and is therefore, an exothermic process.
- In nuclear fusion, two or more, NOT the nucleons, nuclei fuse together to form one daughter nucleus.
- In nuclear fission, one nucleus disintegrates to form two or more daughter nuclei, NOT the nucleons.