Why Might the Following Nuclear Reaction Not Be Very Good

question 68

Multiple Choice

Why might the following nuclear reaction not be very good for energy production in a fission reactor? U → Ba + Kr + 1 neutron

• A) The material only produces one neutron so the chain reaction will not be very efficient.
• B) The products are too large.
• C) There are too many products produced.
• D) The mass of the byproducts is too high and therefore the energy released will not be high enough.
• E) Interatomic attraction between the products will impede the efficient separation of the atoms from the unstable nuclei.

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