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Rus_ich [418]
4 years ago
13

What is critical mass?

Chemistry
2 answers:
Alinara [238K]4 years ago
3 0

Answer:

the smallest mass of material that can sustain a chain reaction

Explanation:

Critical mass refers to the smallest possible mass of a fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction

storchak [24]4 years ago
3 0

Answer:

The answer is C.

Explanation:

Critical mass is the smallest mass of material that can sustain a chain reaction.

Hope this helps you, and have a nice day! :)

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