4.0k views
2 votes
Given the nuclear equation:

232U + In → Ba + Kr + 3}n + energy
28.
State the type of nuclear reaction represented by the equation.

Given the nuclear equation: 232U + In → Ba + Kr + 3}n + energy 28. State the type-example-1
User Cagreen
by
7.0k points

1 Answer

6 votes

Answer:

Nuclear fission

Step-by-step explanation:

Even though the equation is not too clear, however, we can see that the uranium nucleus was bombarded with a particle leading to its disintegration to yield other nuclides.

A nuclear fission reaction is one in which a heavier nuclide is bombarded with a particle (usually a neutron) leading to the disintegration of that nuclide into other nuclides with the release of tremendous energy. More neutrons are released in the process to continue the reaction. Hence, it is a chain reaction.

User Aaron Barclay
by
7.3k points