Question

Which of the following statements about nuclear fission is true?

1. It happens when a neutron collides with a larger atom, causing it to excite and split into two smaller atoms.
2. Radioactive products are formed during the fission process, and several neutrons are emitted.

Options

• (i) only

• (ii) only

• Both (i) and (ii)

• Neither (i) nor (ii)

Answer 1

Both (i) and (ii)

Explanation:

Fission occurs when a neutron splits a heavy atom into smaller pieces, emitting additional neutrons and producing radioactive fragments.