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1.The splitting of a heavy, unstable nucleus into two lighter nuclei is called _____.

a. Fission
b. Fusion
c. Radioactive Decay
d. Isotopes

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Answer:

A) Fission

Step-by-step explanation:

Fission is the splitting of a heavy, unstable nucleus into two lighter nuclei, and fusion is the process where two light nuclei combine together releasing vast amounts of energy.

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