Which of the following statements is true of the fission of uranium-235?
A) The nuclides produced are individually heavier than the uranium nuclide.
B) The ultimate nuclides produced are more stable than the uranium nuclide.
C) The electron is captured by the nucleus, which becomes unstable.
D) The products include neutrons.
E) two of these

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B and D are correct. In the fission of uranium-235, the ultimate nuclides produced are indeed more stable than the uranium nuclide, and the process also releases neutrons.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Fission