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Nataliya [291]
3 years ago
10

What happens when uranium-238 absorbs a neutron?

Chemistry
1 answer:
Usimov [2.4K]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

B. It becomes plutonium-239.

Explanation:

When uranium  - 238 absorbs a neutron, it creates and becomes plutonium - 239 atom.

 This is a nuclear fission process in which a radioactive nucleus is bombarded with a neutron:

  ²³⁸₉₂U    +     ¹₀n   →      ²³⁹₉₂Pu

The plutonium produced is not stable and it immediately disintegrates further.

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