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What happens when a neutron is absorbed by a nucleus of an atom of U235? |
A. | mass number of atom increases |
B. | one electron is let out |
C. | u236 isotope is formed |
D. | nucleus becomes unstable |
Answer» C. u236 isotope is formed | |
Explanation: when a neutron is absorbed by a nucleus of an atom u235, a u236 isotope is formed. this isotope is highly unstable which lasts for one millionth of a second and splits into two equal parts releasing energy of 200mev. |
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