Physics · Nuclei

Which of the following is NOT a correct statement regarding nuclear fission reactions?

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1A larger unstable nucleus breaks into smaller nuclei to release energy and gain stability.
2The mass of the initial nucleus undergoing fission is more than the total mass of the resulting products.
3The total mass of the resulting nuclei is exactly equal to the mass of the initial parent nucleus.✓
4In nuclear fission, a heavy nucleus breaks into smaller nuclei.

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The total mass of the resulting nuclei is exactly equal to the mass of the initial parent nucleus.

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