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17) A neutron collides with U and the Uranium then breaks down to 148 85 La, Br and neutrons the 57 number of neutrons released in this reaction is A) 5 (B) 4 (C) 2 (D) 3

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Chapter31: Radioactivity And Nuclear Physics

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Problem 37PE: (a) Write the complete decay equation for the neutron. (b) Find the energy released in the decay.

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La, Br and neutrons the
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number of neutrons released in this reaction is
A) 5
(B) 4
(C) 2
(D) 3

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