Question

In certain types of atomic bombs, a fuel, like plutonium-239, is bombarded with neutrons to create an uncontrolled nuclear reaction that splits the nuclei of the fuel.

TRUE
FALSE

Answer 1

I know that neutrons start nuclear rxns similar to this like Uranium-238. So I am going to say true.

Answer 2

TRUE.

Step-by-step explanation:

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In this case, in order to undergo fission, a highly energized neutron is cast to an atom's nuclei. The combination of these two produces an unstable isotope, which is likely to undergo such splitting of the nuclei. In such a way, atomic bombs bursting (weaponry) is carried out throughout neutron bombardment, therefore, the statement is true.

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