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Atomic Structure
Higher
2 marks
Why is nuclear fission able to produce a chain reaction?
A
Each fission releases neutrons that can trigger further fissions in other nuclei
B
The heat from one fission melts surrounding material, causing further reactions
C
Gamma rays from each fission cause surrounding atoms to split
D
Electrons released cause ionisation, triggering more fission events
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