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During fission, _____. protons collide to create uranium-235 new elements are created when uranium breaks apart hydrogen atoms are fused together to create helium helium atoms are fused together to create hydrogen

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B. new elements are created when uranium breaks apart

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The correct answer is the second option. During fission, new elements are created when uranium breaks apart. This takes place in any of the heavy nuclei after capture of a neutron. This is the opposite of nuclear fusion. In this case, nuclei are broken down into two.
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