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Fission occurs when an atom is hit by a __________________ and splits into smaller particles
Proton
Neutron
Electron
Nucleus
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Neutron
Fission is typically initiated when a nucleus absorbs a neutron, becoming unstable and splitting into smaller nuclei plus additional neutrons and energy.
Fission is typically initiated when a nucleus absorbs a neutron, becoming unstable and splitting into smaller nuclei plus additional neutrons and energy.
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