JAMB Chemistry
Nuclear fission involves the splitting of a heavy element into two nuclei of
a.
Nearly equal masses of with a release of energy and radiation
b.
Equal masses with the release of energy
c.
Equal masses with a release of energy and radiation
d.
Unequal masses without any release of energy
Correct answer: A
During nuclear fission, a heavy nucleus is split into two light nuclei of almost equal mass. This radioactivity is accompanied by a release of neutrons, radiation and energy.