Write a nuclear equation to describe the neutron induced fission of U-235 to form Xe-134 and Sr-100.Determine how many neutrons are produced in the reaction.

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The nuclear equation for the neutron induced fission of U-235 to form Xe-134 and Sr-100 is:

U-235 + n -> Xe-134 + Sr-100 + 2n

In this equation, one neutron is absorbed by the U-235 nucleus, which splits into two smaller nuclei (Xe-134 and Sr-100) and two neutrons are released. Therefore, two neutrons are produced in the reaction. Therefore, the best choice for the number of neutrons produced is E, which is 2.

Write a Nuclear Equation to Describe the Neutron Induced Fission