Question 11 (1 point)
Nuclear reactions can be written out in equation form. When looking at equations, how can you identify a reaction as a fission reaction? Use the equation of the nuclear fission reaction below to help choose the correct answer.
a
A nucleus with a large mass will be on the left side, and there will be neutrons in the equation.
b
A nucleus with a large mass will be on the right side, and there will be electrons in the equation.
c
A nucleus with a large mass will be on the left side, and there will be electrons in the equation.
d
A nucleus with a large mass will be on the right side, and there will be neutrons in the equation.
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a. A nucleus with a large mass will be on the left side, and there will be neutrons in the equation.
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