Which of the following describes the change in nucleon count during the nuclear fission of Uranium-235?

• A. The nucleon count decreases as Uranium-235 splits into lighter elements.
• B. The nucleon count remains the same as Uranium-235 forms heavier elements.
• C. The nucleon count increases as Uranium-235 splits into heavier elements.
• D. The nucleon count remains the same as Uranium-235 splits into lighter elements.

Answer: (D)