When ²³⁵U Collides with One Neutron, Fission Occurs ${}^{90}_{} \mathrm { Sr }$

question 3

Multiple Choice

When ²³⁵U collides with one neutron, fission occurs. What is one possible set of products?

• A) four neutrons, \({}^{90}_{} \mathrm { Sr }\) , and \({ } ^ { 140 } \mathrm { Xe }\)
• B) four neutrons, \({}^{90}_{} \mathrm { Sr }\) , and \({ } ^ { 139 } \mathrm { Xe }\)
• C) four neutrons, \({}^{90}_{} \mathrm { Sr }\) , and \({ } ^ { 139 } \mathrm { Ce }\)
• D) four neutrons, \({}^{90}_{} \mathrm { Sr }\) , and \({ } ^ { 141 } \mathrm { Xe }\)
• E) four neutrons, \({}^{90}_{} \mathrm { Sr }\) , and \({ } ^ { 142 } \mathrm { Xe }\)

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