Ethylene is a valuable feedstock for many chemical processes. In future years, when petroleum is not as readily available, ethylene may be produced by dehydration of ethanol:

Which statement best identifies the process shown? the process must be fusion because energy is released. a.the process must be fusion because a heavier nucleus forms from smaller nuclei. b.the process must be fission because a large nucleus breaks into smaller nuclei. c.the process must be fission because neutrons are formed.