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When a U nucleus is bombarded by neutrons (An) it undergoes a fission reaction, resulting in the formation of two new nuclei and neutrons. The following equation is an example of one such fission process: 235 U 1n Ba Kr + 3,n 94 Enter the isotope symbol for the barium (Ba) nucleus in this reaction.

When a U nucleus is bombarded by neutrons (An) it undergoes a fission reaction, resulting in the formation of two new nuclei and neutrons. The following equation is an example of one such fission process: 235 U 1n Ba Kr + 3,n 94 Enter the isotope symbol for the barium (Ba) nucleus in this reaction.

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Recent Modules
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Part A
When a
U nucleus is bombarded by neutrons (n) it undergoes a fission reaction, resulting in the formation of two new nuclei and neutrons. The
92
following equation is an example of one such fission process:
Un Ba Kr +
Enter the isotope symbol for the barium (Ba) nucleus in this reaction.
Express your answer as an isotope.
> View Available Hint(s)
ΑΣφ
Submit

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