Uranium-235, Under the Proper Circumstances, Will Undergo Nuclear Decay Releasing

question 38

Multiple Choice

Uranium-235, under the proper circumstances, will undergo nuclear decay releasing 3 high speed neutrons in the process.

• A)The neutrons released slow down with time and are not functional.
• B)The neutrons released can be used to cause fusion reactions.
• C)The neutrons released can cause a chain reaction with other U-235 atoms.
• D)The neutrons are recaptured by the nucleus to produce heavier atoms.

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