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5.1.2a Composition of the nucleus and isotopes

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Question 73

92235U^{235}_{92}\text{U}92235​U is an isotope of uranium.

The nucleus can absorb a neutron and then split to form two other nuclei.

Two nuclei that form are barium, 56141Ba^{141}_{56}\text{Ba}56141​Ba, and krypton, 3692Kr^{92}_{36}\text{Kr}3692​Kr.

In this reaction, neutrons are also produced.

What is the number of neutrons produced when the nucleus splits?

A

2

B

3

C

4

D

5

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