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Question

Name the reaction which takes place when a slow neutron beam strikes. ${}_{92}^{235}U$ nuclei. Write the nuclear reaction involved.

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Solution

Nuclear fission of nuclei takes place when a slow neutron strikes

{}_{92}^{235} U

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The nuclear reaction involved is,

{}_{92}^{235}U + {}_{0}^{1}n \to {}_{56}^{141}{Ba} + {}_{36}^{92}{Kr} + 3 {}_{0}^{1}n + energy .