Uranium-235, under the proper circumstances, will undergo nuclear decay releasing 3 high speed neutrons in the process.
A)The neutrons released slow down with time and are not functional.
B)The neutrons released can be used to cause fusion reactions.
C)The neutrons released can cause a chain reaction with other U-235 atoms.
D)The neutrons are recaptured by the nucleus to produce heavier atoms.

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The neutrons released from the decay of Uranium-235 can indeed cause a chain reaction with other U-235 atoms. This is the principle behind nuclear reactors and atomic bombs, where the neutrons released by one atom's decay can induce further decay in surrounding U-235 atoms, leading to a self-sustaining chain reaction.

Uranium-235, Under the Proper Circumstances, Will Undergo Nuclear Decay Releasing