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← ScienceWhich outcome occurs when heavy isotopes undergo neutron capture?
A)Increased probability of nuclear fission✓
B)Decreased material neutron absorption efficiency
C)Increased energy of electron shells
D)Reduced frequency of alpha decay
💡 Explanation
Neutron capture increases the nuclear mass number, destabilizing the nucleus, making it more prone to fission. Neutron induced fission releases substantial energy via nuclear potential difference, because the strong nuclear force splits the nucleus, therefore enhancing fission rather than inhibiting it or affecting electron orbitals.
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