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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why won't a chain reaction occur in natural uranium? a.) There is too much U-235 in nature to reach a critical mass. b.) Uranium is not found in nature. We create it in laboratories. c.) Uranium is too rare in nature. d.) Most natural uranium is U-238, which will not go through fission easily.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

To get a chain reaction, need to concentrate U-235, which is small fraction of natural uranium ores. U-238 inhibits reaction.

OpenStudy (shamim):

chain reaction needs neutron.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Chain reaction needs to produce more neutrons than are absorbed.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its b

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