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waynest

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The products of nuclear fission are radioactive due to their
 
  A) combustive natures.
  B) capacity to hold vast amounts of energy.
  C) greater neutron to proton ratio compared with stable nuclei in the same mass range.
  D) short half-lives.
  E) none of the above

Question 2

The nucleus that has the greatest mass per nucleon is
 
  A) hydrogen.
  B) iron.
  C) lead.
  D) uranium.
  E) plutonium.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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