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In one of the neutron-induced fission reactions of U -235 (atomic mass=235.043922 amu), the products are Ba-140 and Kr-93 (a radioactive gas). ▼ Part A What volume of Kr-93 (at 25 °C and 1.0 atm) is produced when 1.80 g of U-235 undergoes this fission reaction? Express your answer using two significant figures.

In one of the neutron-induced fission reactions of U -235 (atomic mass=235.043922 amu), the products are Ba-140 and Kr-93 (a radioactive gas). ▼ Part A What volume of Kr-93 (at 25 °C and 1.0 atm) is produced when 1.80 g of U-235 undergoes this fission reaction? Express your answer using two significant figures.

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