Q.

Which of the following can be used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission?

A. Boron
B. Heavy water
C. Uranium
D. Plutonium
Answer» A. Boron
Explanation: Boron shielding is used as a control for nuclear reactors, taking advantage of its high cross-section for neutron capture. Elemental boron is rare and poorly studied because the material is extremely difficult to prepare. Most studies on "boron" involve samples that contain small amounts of carbon. Chemically, boron behaves more similarly to silicon than to aluminium. Crystalline boron is chemicallyinert and resistant to attack by boiling hydrofluoric or hydrochloric acid.
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