Which best explains why nuclear reactions release more energy than chemical reactions?
A. The forces holding the nucleus together are much stronger than the forces binding electrons to atoms.
B. Protons have a much higher mass than either neutrons or electrons.
C. During a chemical reaction, some of the mass of the reactants is converted to energy.
D. In nuclear reactions, the electrons in the atom are not involved in the transmutation.

Question

Which best explains why nuclear reactions release more energy than chemical reactions?
A. The forces holding the nucleus together are much stronger than the forces binding electrons to atoms.
B. Protons have a much higher mass than either neutrons or electrons.
C. During a chemical reaction, some of the mass of the reactants is converted to energy.
D. In nuclear reactions, the electrons in the atom are not involved in the transmutation.

anonymous · Answer

I'm leaning on D, please help!!!

nathalyn · Answer

I would say A

grimsnightmare · Answer

I agree with A. Have you tried looking up the bonding force o each though?

anonymous · Answer

Ohhh okay I see what I did wrong, thank you so so much! @NathalyN @grimsnightmare

grimsnightmare · Answer

:) don't mention it

nathalyn · Answer

welcome if you need anymore help just tag me thats all !

anonymous · Answer

Okay great thank you!

anonymous · Answer

$$E=mc^2$$
proton is much heavier than electrons
mass is converted in energy.

anonymous · Answer

proton has the same mass as neutron.

anonymous · Answer

so option A is correct.

mrnood · Answer

it may be correct - but it is not related to that equation

anonymous · Answer

Ahhh okay makes sense, I understand now!

anonymous · Answer

Sorry I couldn't get here fast enough to help DX