Question

Nuclear reactions take place inside the nucleus of the atom. Which of the following does NOT represent an everyday example of a nuclear reaction?

Conversion of carbon dioxide and water in photosynthesis

Hydrogen atoms fused together in the Sun

Loss of protons and electrons in plutonium-240 decay

Energy produced by the Sun that is transferred to Earth

Answer 1

Loss of protons and electrons in plutonium 240 decay is not an example of an everyday reaction