Nuclear energy is produced when scientists force uranium (U) atoms to break apart. With this in mind, examine the list below. If scientists were to break apart each of the items on the list, which items would still be classified in the same way? Which items would be classified differently?

• atoms

• elements

• compounds

• molecules

• matter

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Aleah Buckley

Chemistry

3 June, 12:32

Nuclear energy is produced when scientists force uranium (U) atoms to break apart. With this in mind, examine the list below. If scientists were to break apart each of the items on the list, which items would still be classified in the same way? Which items would be classified differently?

• atoms

• elements

• compounds

• molecules

• matter

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Nehemiah Nicholson · Answer 1

The answer is a compound because it is only a compound that can be broken to elements. for eg. H2o is a compound and be broken to element of 2 molecules of hydrogen and oxygen