Candle wax is
A) a good chain reaction moderator because of the wax molecular structure.
B) a good chain reaction moderator because it has nuclei that slow neutrons down.
C) a poor chain reaction moderator.
D) of no consequence to a nuclear reaction.

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Candle wax is a good chain reaction moderator because it contains hydrogen nuclei, which are effective at slowing down neutrons, making them more likely to cause further fission reactions.

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