What is the correct term for splitting an atom to release nuclear energy? splitting the nucleus of an atom to release energy is referred to as nuclear .

The spilling of a nucleus is called nuclear fission.

The answer is Nuclear Fission

Explanation:

Fission is a nuclear reaction that occurs when a heavy nucleus is divided into two or more smaller nuclei, in addition to some by-products such as free neutrons, photons and other fragments of the nucleus such as alpha and beta particles in addition to a large amount of energy. Heavy-core fission is an exothermic process that releases substantial amounts of energy, generating much more energy than that released in conventional chemical reactions.

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