Fission Occurs When a Neutron Strikes a Radioactive Parent Atom

question 35

Multiple Choice

Fission occurs when a neutron strikes a radioactive parent atom, causing it to split into smaller daughter atoms and in the process releasing

• A) protons.
• B) anions.
• C)energy.
• D)electrons.

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