Question

robert makes a graphic organizer to compare fusion nuclear reactions and fission nuclear reactions. which labels belong in the regions marked x, y, and z? o x: smaller nuclei form y: thermal energy is produced z: a larger nucleus forms o x: large amounts of energy are released y: one or more neutrons is released z: smaller nuclei form o x: one or more neutrons is released y: a larger nucleus forms z: large amounts of energy are released o x: a larger nucleus forms y: large amounts of energy are released z: smaller nuclei form

Explanation:

Fusion is the combination of smaller nuclei to form a larger nucleus, releasing large amounts of energy. Fission is the splitting of a larger nucleus into smaller nuclei, also releasing large amounts of energy. In both fusion and fission, large amounts of energy are released (this is in the common - region Y). In fusion (region X), smaller nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus. In fission (region Z), a larger nucleus splits into smaller nuclei.

Answer:

X: A larger nucleus forms
Y: Large amounts of energy are released
Z: Smaller nuclei form