When an Atom of Uranium-235 Is Bombarded with Neutrons,it Splits

question 87

Multiple Choice

When an atom of uranium-235 is bombarded with neutrons,it splits into smaller nuclei and produces a great amount of energy.This nuclear process is called ________.

• A)fission
• B)fusion
• C)decomposition
• D)chain reaction
• E)ionization

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