A nuclear reaction is represented by the following equation :
`._(92)^(235)U + ._(0)^(1)n rarr ._(56)^(139)Ba + ._(36)^(94)Kr + xc + E`
(a) Name the process represented by this equation and describe what takes place in this reaction.
(b) Identify the particle c and the number x of such particles produced in the reaction.
(c ) What does E represent ?
(d) Name one installation where the above nuclear reaction is utilised.
(e) What type of bomb is based on similar type of reactions ?

Answer

(a) Nuclear fission ; A large nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei with the release of energy, brought about by the absorption of a neutron (b) Particle c is neutron ; x = 3 (c ) Energy liberated (d) Nuclear Power Station (e) Atom bomb