Question

Elaborate on the difference in natural occurrences between fission and fusion reactions. A) Neither fission nor fusion reactions naturally occur on earth or outer space. B) Fission reactions do not naturally occur while fusion reactions occur in the stars. C) Both fission and fusion reactions naturally occur in the pressure of the earth's core. D) Fusion reactions do not naturally occur while fission reactions occur in the volcanoes.

Answer 1

Okay then I would go with choice B since fusion takes place in the sun which is a giant star.

Answer 2

Answer: Option 'B' is correct.

Explanation:

Nuclear fission means the splitting of larger atoms into two or more smaller atoms whereas Nuclear fusion means the splitting of two or more atoms into larger atoms.

Nuclear fission does not occur naturally but nuclear fusion occurs in stars etc.

So, only statement is correct regarding the difference in natural occurrences between fission and fusion.

Hence, Option 'B' is correct.