Glencoe Physical Science 2012 Student Edition (Glencoe Science) (McGraw-Hill Education)
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Chapter 20, Problem 21STP
To determine
The sequence of events that are occurred during chain reaction is to be explained.
Expert Solution & Answer
Answer to Problem 21STP
The steps of a nuclear chain reaction is:
(a) Splitting
(b) Emission
(c) Absorption
Explanation of Solution
In a chain reaction, the nucleus is splits into two or more lighter nuclei initially. After splitting the kinetic energy and the gamma
Two type of chain reaction is:
Controlled chain reaction.
Uncontrolled chain reaction.
Conclusion:
The process of nuclear chain reaction is based upon nuclear fission.
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