Generally, the number of neutrons present in nuclei that are fission fragments is ________ the number of neutrons of corresponding nuclei of stable isotopes.
A) less than
B) equal to
C) greater than

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Fission fragments typically have a higher neutron-to-proton ratio compared to stable isotopes. This is because the process of nuclear fission often yields products that are neutron-rich, as the original heavy nucleus tends to have a higher neutron-to-proton ratio necessary for its stability.

Generally, the Number of Neutrons Present in Nuclei That Are