7.19 know that the fission of U-235 produces two radioactive daughter nuclei and a small number of neutrons

7.19 know that the fission of U-235 produces two radioactive daughter nuclei and a small number of neutrons

• A slow moving neutron is absorbed by a uranium 235 nucleus.
• The resulting uranium 236 nucleus is unstable.
• It splits to form two smaller daughter nuclei, three neutrons and gamma radiation.

Related Posts:

• 1.01 use the following units: kilogram (kg), metre (m), metre/second (m/s),…

• 

  1.03 plot and explain distance-time graphs

• 

  1.04 know and use the relationship between average speed, distance moved and time taken

• 

  1.06 know and use the relationship between acceleration, change in velocity and time taken

• 

  1.07 plot and explain velocity-time graphs

• 1.09 determine the distance travelled from the area between a velocity-time graph and the time axis