Question

23 many cities in the united states are searching for alternatives to fossil fuels to reduce the amount of pollution in the air. one such alternative is nuclear power. since 1986, the nuclear power plant in st. francisville, la has generated approximately ten percent of the total energy in louisiana. the station is located in st. francisville, la and is known for maintaining safe operating procedures. local students in the area are interested in learning more about how the station produces energy so they reach out to several employees that work at the station. river bend employees would like to show the students how nuclear power is generated. which model best illustrates the nuclear reaction at the heart of each nuclear power plant?

Explanation:

Nuclear power plants use nuclear fission. In fission, a uranium - 235 atom absorbs a neutron and becomes uranium - 236 which then splits into two smaller atoms (such as barium - 144 and krypton - 89) and releases several neutrons and energy. Option A shows a neutron being absorbed by uranium - 236 which then splits into barium - 144, krypton - 89 and multiple neutrons, which is consistent with nuclear fission process.

Answer:

A. The model with a neutron being absorbed by Uranium - 236 and then splitting into Barium - 144, Krypton - 89 and multiple neutrons.