Nuclear fission occurs when a neutron strikes the nucleus of a uranium-235 atom. The illustration models the chain reaction that can result.

Which statement describes how a chain reaction results from the nuclear fission of uranium-235?

A. It takes enormous amounts of heat to get the reaction started

B. It uses a type of nuclear fuel that has a very short half-life.

C. It produces an enormous amount of energy in the form of heat.

D. It produces neutrons that strike other nuclei and cause more

1 answer

nuclear fission reactions.

The correct answer is D. It produces neutrons that strike other nuclei and cause more nuclear fission reactions.