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HELP PLZZZZ When a uranium atom splits, it ____________. releases neutrons releases protons releases electrons absorbs protons During a fission reaction, what subatomic particles are released from the
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When a uranium atom splits, it ____________.

releases neutrons

releases protons

releases electrons

absorbs protons


During a fission reaction, what subatomic particles are released from the atom that causes a chain reaciton?

protons

electrons

neutrons

isotopes

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an induced fission reaction. a neutron is absorbed by uranium 235 nucleus turning it briefly into an excited 236 nucleus with excitation energy provided by the kinetic energy of the neutron plus the forces that bind the neutron.
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