Question 18 (3 points)
1 239 96 A 1
n + Pu-----> Y + C + 4 n
0 94 39 B 0
Match each letter in the above equation to the correct number or symbol that will balance the fission reaction of Plutonium.
If you are unsure how to balance a nuclear fission equation, please see the example linked HERE.
Link to Periodic Table
Column A
1.
A:
A
2.
B:
B
3.
C:
C
Column B
a.54
b.Ba
c.Xe
d.Cs
e.55
f.143
g.140
h.142
i.I
j.133
Correct matching:
1. A: e. 239 + 96Pu ---> 1n + 143Cs + 94Y
2. B: g. 239 + 96Pu ---> 1n + 140Ba + 95Zr
3. C: c. 239 + 96Pu ---> 1n + 54Xe + 142Ba