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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Nuclear Fission**: - Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which a heavy nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei of comparable mass. This process releases a significant amount of energy. 2. **Example of Nuclear Fission**: - A common example of nuclear fission is the reaction involving Uranium-235 (U-235), which has an atomic number of 92. ...
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