Which of the following statements is true about nuclear fusion? A. Nuclear fusion occurs when atoms absorb electrons. B. Nuclear fusion is process by which atoms absorb energy. C. Nuclear fusion is the process of transforming one atomic nuclei into another larger nucleus. D. Nuclear fusion is the separation of an atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei. E. Nuclear fusion is the joining of two atomic nuclei into one larger nucleus.

Which of the following statements is true about nuclear fusion? A. Nuclear fusion occurs when atoms absorb electrons. B. Nuclear fusion is process by which atoms absorb energy. C. Nuclear fusion is the process of transforming one atomic nuclei into another larger nucleus. D. Nuclear fusion is the separation of an atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei. E. Nuclear fusion is the joining of two atomic nuclei into one larger nucleus.

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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