Which of the following statements regarding nuclear fission is NOT correct?
A) A larger nucleus generally splits into two smaller nuclei.
B) A radionuclide cannot undergo fission without being bombarded with neutrons.
C) Nuclear fission is often accompanied by the release of one or more neutrons and energy.
D) A chain reaction requires that at least one neutron from a fission event causes another nucleus to split apart.
E) Not all fissionable isotopes can sustain chain reactions.
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