Atomic physics - nuclear fission

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In the discussion on nuclear fission, participants analyze three statements to determine which are incorrect. Statement (1) is false because fission typically produces fragments of unequal masses. Statement (2) is also incorrect, as naturally occurring elements do not undergo spontaneous fission. Statement (3) misrepresents a chemical reaction as nuclear fission, making it incorrect as well. The confusion surrounding the definition of naturally occurring elements and the nature of fission reactions is a central point of inquiry.
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Homework Statement
1. Which of the following statements is / are not correct?

(1) In fission, two large fragments of equal masses are produced from a nuclide.
(2) Natually occurring elements perform fission spontaneously.
(3) 2 H2O --> 2H2 + O2 involves nuclear fission.




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3. It's a MC question and the answer is

D (1), (2) and (3)

My question is: I don't understand the meaning of statement (2).
Thus I 've got a wrong answer.
Can anyone please kindly explain to me ?
 
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Do you know what a naturally occurring element is? How would you define a naturally occurring element?
 
Hootenanny said:
Do you know what a naturally occurring element is? How would you define a naturally occurring element?

Argee! That's why i don't know how to solve this question.
 
Let's think about (3) for a second. What's the answer and why ?

Daniel.
 

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