The splitting of a large nucleus into two smaller nuclei upon absorbing a neutron is
A)nuclear fission.
B)nuclear fusion.
C)neutron activation.
D)nuclear emission.
E)beta decay.

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The splitting of a large nucleus into two smaller nuclei upon absorbing a neutron is known as nuclear fission. This process releases a significant amount of energy in the form of heat and radiation.

The Splitting of a Large Nucleus into Two Smaller Nuclei