A slow neutron strikes a nucleus of `._(92)^(235)U` splitting it into lighter nuclei of `.
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 2020-02-09

A slow neutron strikes a nucleus of `._(92)^(235)U` splitting it into lighter nuclei of `._(56)^(141)Ba` and `._(36)^(92)Kr` along with three neutrons. The energy released in this reaction is ( The masses of uranium, barium and krypton of this reaction are `235.043933,140.917700` and `91.895400 u` respectively. The mass of a neutron is `1.008665 u`