Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-308-2

Chapter 32 - Nuclear Physics and Nuclear Radiation - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 1153: 47

Answer

$3$ neutrons

Work Step by Step

The given fission reaction is $n^1_0+U^{235}_{92}\rightarrow Sn^{132}_{50}+Mo^{101}_{42}+n^1_0 b$ First we check the atomic number on both sides $0+92=50+42+b(0)$ $92=92$ Now we check the atomic mass on both sides $1+235=132+101+b(1)$ $\implies b=1+235-132-101=3$ neutrons
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.