Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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ISBN: 9781337399692
Author: Tro, Nivaldo J.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 8, Problem 7E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The name of the person who persuaded Roosevelt to put forth the resources to build the atomic bomb is to be given and the reason is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

The splitting of uranium (U-235) nucleus results in nuclear fission and the neutrons are released along with tremendous release of energy.

The extremely powerful bombs are constructed that have potentially very harmful effects.

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