Question

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The three equations below represent nuclear fission and nuclear fusion reactions. For each equation, tell whether fission or fusion has occurred and write the missing term in the equation.

A) ²³⁵₉₂ U+n→⁹⁵₃₈Sr+____+2n

B) ³₁H+²₁H→⁴₂H+____

C) ____+n→⁹²₃₉Y+¹⁴⁰₅₃I+2n

Answer 1

Explanation:

A) fission: Iodine-140 (atomic number = 53)

B) fusion: 1 neutron

C) fission: Uranium-233 (atomic number = 92)