Question

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Boron-10 is commonly used as a control rod for nuclear reactors because it absorbs _______ and releases an alpha particle and a lithium-7 nuclide.
A. a neutron
b. a gamma ray
c. an electron
d. a protron

Answer 1

Your answer is A. a neutron

A rod, plate, or tube containing a material such as hafnium, boron, etc., used to control the power of a nuclear reactor. By absorbing neutrons, a control rod prevents the neutrons from causing further fissions.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. a neutron

Explanation:

Boron-10 is commonly used as a neutron absorber due to the high neutron cross section of isotope 10B.

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