The model below represents a nuclear reaction. Atom 1 is present before the reaction and Atom 2 and Atom 3 are produced after the reaction.

Atom 1 = Atom 2 + Atom 3 + energy

The model most likely represents a reaction which

Select one:

a. takes place when atoms combine

b. takes place when atoms become inactive

c. does not produce energy in the sun

d. does not produce energy in nuclear power plants

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Sweetie

23 November, 20:23

The model below represents a nuclear reaction. Atom 1 is present before the reaction and Atom 2 and Atom 3 are produced after the reaction.

Atom 1 = Atom 2 + Atom 3 + energy

The model most likely represents a reaction which

Select one:

a. takes place when atoms combine

b. takes place when atoms become inactive

c. does not produce energy in the sun

d. does not produce energy in nuclear power plants

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Esperanza Terrell · Answer 1

Option C. Does not produce energy in the sun. Because energy in the sun is produced by fusion; this is the combination of two atoms, and that is the opposite to what the model shows.