Question

Which type of reaction does this diagram represent? A small ball heads toward a large circle labeled superscript 235 upper U. An arrow points to an irregular circle labeled superscript 236 upper U. Another arrow points to a starburst, partially overlaid by 2 blobs labeled superscript 92 upper K r and superscript 141 upper B a, and with 3 small balls heading away from the starburst.

Answer 1

The diagram represents nuclear fission, where a uranium-235 nucleus absorbs a neutron and splits into krypton-92, barium-141, and additional neutrons, releasing a large amount of energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The diagram you described represents a type of nuclear reaction known as fission. The sequence starts with a neutron colliding with a uranium-235 nucleus (235U), which becomes a more massive uranium-236 nucleus (236U) in an excited state. This excited nucleus is unstable and splits into two smaller nuclei, krypton-92 (92Kr) and barium-141 (141Ba), along with the emission of additional neutrons. This process releases a significant amount of energy in the form of a starburst pattern, indicating the exothermic nature of the reaction.

Answer 2

b

Step-by-step explanation:

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