Question

select the correct answer. in which location would a free neutron from a decaying u - 235 atom be most likely to cause another atom to split? a. in a sample of naturally occurring uranium b. in a sample of enriched uranium c. in a sample of rock or soil d. in the suns core e. in a distant star

Explanation:

Enriched uranium has a higher proportion of U - 235 compared to naturally - occurring uranium. A free neutron from a decaying U - 235 atom is more likely to interact with another U - 235 atom and cause fission in a sample of enriched uranium. Rock/soil has very little uranium, and the Sun's core and a distant star have different nuclear processes and are not environments where U - 235 fission is likely to occur.

Answer:

B. in a sample of enriched uranium