Fissioning an iron nucleus yields a net
A)absorption of energy.
B)release of energy.
C)neither absorption nor release of energy

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Fissioning an iron nucleus requires an input of energy (absorption) rather than releasing energy. This is because iron is the most stable element, and splitting it requires energy to overcome the strong nuclear forces that hold the nucleus together. Therefore, fissioning an iron nucleus yields a net absorption of energy.

Fissioning an Iron Nucleus Yields a Net