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

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B and D are correct. In the fission of uranium-235, the nucleus splits into smaller nuclides, releasing neutrons and energy. The resulting nuclides are generally more stable than the original uranium-235 nucleus.

Which of the Following Is True for the Fission of Uranium-235