Energy is released during the fission of Pu-239 atoms as a result of the(1) formation of covalent bonds

(2) formation of ionic bonds

(3) conversion of matter to energy

(4) conversion of energy to matter

Verified Answer :

The answer is (3) conversion of matter to energy. The fission of Pu-239 will release α particles and release huge amount of energy. The atom has been changed. So it is conversion of matter to energy.