College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 30 - Nuclear Reactions and Elementary Particles - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 1029: 5

Answer

The hydrogen nuclei of water can capture neutrons to form deuterium and thus remove neutrons from the chain reaction. This way it helps keep the chain reaction from multiplying in addition to serving as a neutron moderator.

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The hydrogen nuclei of water can capture neutrons to form deuterium and thus remove neutrons from the chain reaction. This way it helps keep the chain reaction from multiplying in addition to serving as a neutron moderator.
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