Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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ISBN: 9781305084476
Author: Tro, Nivaldo J., Neu, Don.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 8, Problem 14E
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The diagram of a nuclear reactor is to be drawn and the role of fission in the generation of electricity and the role of cadmium rods are to be explained.

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Cadmium rods are known as control rods. These rods are used to control the rate of the fission reaction. It is used in nuclear reactors.

In fission reaction, there is a release of neutrons and energy.

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