Complete and balance the nuclear equations for the following fission reactions. a. 23592U+10n→16062Sm+7230Zn+?10n. Express your answer as a nuclear equation. b. 23994Pu+10n→14458Ce+?+210n

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Xenox asked Sep 26, 2022

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Complete and balance the nuclear equations for the following fission reactions.

a. 23592U+10n→16062Sm+7230Zn+?10n. Express your answer as a nuclear equation.

b. 23994Pu+10n→14458Ce+?+210n

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Answer:

23592U+10n→14454Xe+9038Sr+210n

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a nuclear reaction for the neutron-induced fission of U−235 to form Xe−144 and Sr−90.

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