Question

Which of the following best describes a chain reaction? Select one: a. Neutrons from splitting atoms continue to split other atoms, releasing more neutrons. b. Chemicals released from splitting atoms cause other atoms to split. c. Splitting atoms bump into neighboring atoms, causing them to split. d. A splitting atom causes the atom directly beside it to also split.

Answer 1

Chain reaction is best described as neutrons from splitting atoms continue to split other atoms, releasing more neutrons.

What is Neutron?

This is referred to as a subatomic particle which has a neutral charge and is produced in preceding fusion of the chain reaction.

The neutron produced initiates the splitting of the atoms which was why option A was chosen in this regard.

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