When uranium undergoes fission as a result of neutron bombardment, the energy released is due to:
A)oxidation of the uranium
B)kinetic energy of the bombarding neutrons
C)radioactivity of the uranium nucleus
D)radioactivity of the fission products
E)a reduction in binding energy

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The energy released in nuclear fission is due to a reduction in binding energy. This occurs because the nucleus splits into two smaller fragments, which are bound together with less energy than the original nucleus, resulting in the release of energy. The other options mentioned are not directly related to the energy release in nuclear fission.

When Uranium Undergoes Fission as a Result of Neutron Bombardment