Answer:
The correct answer is option 5.
Explanation:
The process of nuclear fission takes place due to the dissociation of heavy atoms into lighter atoms, generating high energy particles in the procedure like alpha, neutrons, and beta particles. On the other hand, the process of nuclear fusion takes place by combining lighter atoms into heavier atoms generating very less radioactive constituents.
In the process of nuclear fusion, there are also lesser chances of a meltdown of a fusion reaction in comparison to a fission reaction, thus, minimizing the occurrences of an accident. The process of nuclear fusion is better in comparison to nuclear fission in generating electricity in power plants as fusion processes do not generate radioactive waste components.
In the process of nuclear fission, one projectile is required to hit the heavy element nucleus, and the reaction cannot be stopped and always generate radioactive elements as the side component. While in nuclear fusion an enormous amount of heat is required. The reaction can be stopped readily and the eventual component produced is not radioactive in nature, that is, environment-friendly.
