Which process initiates when uranium isotopes achieve critical mass?

💡 Explanation

Uncontrolled nuclear chain reaction starts when the increased neutron density of isotopes reaches critical mass. This is because neutron-catalysed fission multiplies rapidly, therefore self-sustaining fission occurs, rather than alpha decay or transmutation which are slower processes.

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