Which statement explains the energy released by a fission reaction?
- Jan 12
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Regents Chemistry Exam August 2025 Question 50
50 Which statement explains the energy released by a fission reaction?
(1) Thermal energy is converted to chemical energy.
(2) Chemical energy is converted to thermal energy.
(3) Mass is converted to energy.
(4) Energy is converted to mass.
Solution:
During nuclear reactions of fission and fusion, a little bit of mass is converted to a lot of energy. Choice 3 is the correct answer.
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