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'''Nuclear fission''' takes place when the [[nucleus]] of a "heavy" (i.e., high [[atomic number]]) [[element]] absorbs a [[neutron]] and splits into two or more nuclei of lighter elements, with the release of substantial energy. Not all heavy element nuclei will split under neutron bombardment; it is specific [[isotope]]s of heavy elements that | {{subpages}} | ||
'''Nuclear fission''' takes place when the [[nucleus]] of a "heavy" (i.e., high [[atomic number]]) [[element]] absorbs a [[neutron]] and splits into two or more nuclei of lighter elements, with the release of substantial energy. Not all heavy element nuclei will split under neutron bombardment; it is specific [[isotope]]s of heavy elements that are fissionable. | |||
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Nuclear fission takes place when the nucleus of a "heavy" (i.e., high atomic number) element absorbs a neutron and splits into two or more nuclei of lighter elements, with the release of substantial energy. Not all heavy element nuclei will split under neutron bombardment; it is specific isotopes of heavy elements that are fissionable.