What does a nuclear change involve? melting or freezing mixing different compounds together interactions with electrons a change in the structure of the nucleus?

Respuesta :

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is the second option. A nuclear change involves the change in the structure of thenucleus. A nuclear change is one involving either fission (splitting) of the nucleus of an atom, or fusion (combining) of neutrons and protons to form heavier atoms

Answer:

A change in the structure of the nucleus

Explanation:

A nuclear change is a change that occurs in the nucleus of an atom and this changes includes :

  • Fission: This is breaking up of the nucleus of the atom to from smaller elements or smaller nuclei
  • fusion: This is the combination of two or more smaller nuclei to form one or more nucleus.

a nuclear change is different from a chemical in the sense that in a chemical new elements are formed and the core of the atoms which is the nucleus of the atoms that make up the element are not affected. while a nuclear change affects the nucleus of the atoms directly.  example of a chemical change is the mixing of different compounds together .