Interpretation: To explain the nuclear chain reactions.
Concept Introduction: The splitting of nuclei takes place when, the nuclei of an isotope are bombarded with neutrons, this splitting results in nuclear fission.
Answer to Problem 18LC
In a nuclear chain reaction, the reaction takes place between some emitted neutrons and other fissionable atoms, which further emit neutrons and react with other fissionable species.
Explanation of Solution
In a nuclear chain reaction, the reaction takes place between some emitted neutrons and other fissionable atoms, which further emit neutrons and react with other fissionable species. A lot of energy is released during a nuclear fission reaction.
The nucleus in a chain reaction produces neutrons and this process keeps on repeating. It can be of two types a controlled nuclear reaction and an uncontrolled nuclear reaction.
Thus, in a nuclear chain reaction, the reaction takes place between some emitted neutrons and other fissionable atoms, which further emit neutrons and react with other fissionable species.
Chapter 25 Solutions
Chemistry 2012 Student Edition (hard Cover) Grade 11
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