U‐235 and U‐238 are chemically identical—they undergo the same reactions with other
elements. How are U‐235 and U‐238 different when it comes to nuclear reactions?

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U‐235 and U‐238 are chemically identical—they undergo the same reactions with other
elements. How are U‐235 and U‐238 different when it comes to nuclear reactions?

quickstudent · Answer

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jhonyy9 · Answer

sorry but than i remember right again the U-235 and U-238 not are Uranium ?

sshayer · Answer

U-235 and U-238 are isotopes of Uranium.

sshayer · Answer

there is difference of neutrons.

quickstudent · Answer

Yes I know, but how are U‐235 and U‐238 different when it comes to nuclear reactions?

agent0smith · Answer

Google has the answer. Only U-235 can undergo fission reactions.

quickstudent · Answer

So does that mean that only U-235 can undergo a nuclear reaction?

agent0smith · Answer

Yes; assuming you mean a fission chain-reaction.

quickstudent · Answer

Got it. Thanks!