Why Can U-235 Produce a Chain Reaction

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why can U-235 produce a chain reaction?

• A)Extremely high amounts of energy are released in the reaction.
• B)Neutrons produce the fission reaction and are also a product of the reaction.
• C)All elements above bismuth (#83)can undergo fission based chain reactions.
• D)Chain reactions merely need sufficient mass (critical mass)to start.
• E)All of the above are true.

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