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07/08/2021 12:53 pm
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A nuclear reaction is represented by the following equation
\(_{92}^{235}U + _{0}^{1}n \rightarrow \) \(_{56}^{13}Ba + _{36}^{94}Kr + xc \) + E
(a) Name the process represented by this equation and describe what takes place in this reaction.
(b) Identify the particle c and the number x of such particles produced in the reaction.
(c) What does E represent?
(d) Name one installation where the above nuclear reaction is utilised.
(e) What type of bomb is based on similar types of reactions?
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07/08/2021 12:54 pm
(a) Nuclear fission; a large nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei with the release of energy, brought about by the absorption of a neutron.
(b) Particles c is neutron; x = 3
(c) Energy liberated
(d) Nuclear power station
(e) Atom bomb