Which of the Following Statements Regarding Uranium Enrichment Is NOT

question 124

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding uranium enrichment is NOT correct?

• A)"Extraction of uranium from its ore usually first produces an oxide called yellowcake."
• B)"Uranium oxides can be treated with hydrofluoric acid to make uranium hexafluoride."
• C)"²³⁵UF₆ is less dense than ²³⁸UF₆ and can be separated by centrifugation."
• D)"Different applications require different levels of uranium enrichment."
• E)"Uranium purified from its ore can be used directly in nuclear reactors but not in nuclear bombs."

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