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Which best describes a chain reaction associated with a nuclear reaction?
Neutrons released during a fusion reaction cause other nuclei to fuse.
Neutrons released during a fission reaction cause other nuclei to split.
Helium nuclei released during a fission reaction cause other nuclei to split.
Helium nuclei released during a fusion reaction cause other nuclei to fus
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Neutrons released during a fission reaction cause other nuclei to split.
Explanation: In a fission chain reaction, neutrons emitted by one splitting nucleus can strike other fissile nuclei and induce further fission. Neutrons are uncharged, so they penetrate nuclei easily—alpha (helium) particles are charged and much less likely to induce further reactions.
Explanation: In a fission chain reaction, neutrons emitted by one splitting nucleus can strike other fissile nuclei and induce further fission. Neutrons are uncharged, so they penetrate nuclei easily—alpha (helium) particles are charged and much less likely to induce further reactions.
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