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Which of the following nuclei can undergo fission?
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Type
practice
Style
Topic
Nuclear fission and fusion
Question
- A. Hydrogen
- B. Uranium
- C. Helium
- D. Carbon
Answer
Uranium
Explanation
Uranium is one of the primary elements that can undergo nuclear fission, making it a key fuel in nuclear reactors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Fission Products
Students often think that fission produces only one smaller nucleus instead of two.
Remember that nuclear fission results in the splitting of a large nucleus into two smaller nuclei, along with the release of energy and additional neutrons.
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