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Which of the following nuclei can undergo fission?
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Type
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Topic
Nuclear fission and fusion
Question
- A. Hydrogen
- B. Uranium
- C. Carbon
- D. Oxygen
Answer
Uranium
Explanation
Uranium is one of the examples of nuclei that can undergo fission.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Energy Release in Fission
Students often confuse the concept of energy release in fission with the total energy of the nucleus, thinking that the energy released is the same as the energy contained within the nucleus.
Emphasize that fission releases energy as a result of the splitting of the nucleus, and this energy is not the total energy of the nucleus but rather the energy difference between the original nucleus and the products of fission.
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