State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, explain why. (a) Fissile nuclei can

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State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, explain why.

(a) Fissile nuclei can undergo fission when struck with slow neutrons, whereas fast neutrons are required to split fissionable nuclei.

(b) For fusion to occur, the colliding particles must have high relative kinetic energy.

(c) The larger the binding energy per nucleon, the more stable is the nucleus.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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