What is nuclear fission? Give an example. Why is energy released in it? What is a fission chain reaction? Differentiate between uncontrolled and controlled fission chain reactions.
What is Nuclear Fission? Nuclear fission is the process in which the nucleus of a heavy atom, such as uranium-235 or plutonium-239, splits into two or more smaller nuclei, along with a few neutrons and a large amount of energy. This splitting is caused by the nucleus absorbing a neutron, becoming unstable, and then splitting. … Read more