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Fission of uranium-235 products energy and ______

A. isotopes of smaller elements
B. isotopes of larger elements C. lighter isotopes of uranium D. heavier isotopes of uranium

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Answer:

a

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Answer:

A

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During fission, heavier unstable atoms are split into lighter and more stable atoms with the release of energy. Fission of Uranium-235 produces Barium and Krypton (which are lighter and more stable atoms) and neutrons. Barium has an atomic mass of 141 while that of Krypton is 92.

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