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Chapter 18: Problem 2476

which of the following isotopes normally fissionable (A) \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{233}\) (B) \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{238}\) (C) \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{235}\) (D) \({ }_{93} \mathrm{~Np}^{239}\)

Short Answer

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The normally fissionable isotope among the given options is (C) \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{235}\).

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Option A: \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{233}\)

The isotope \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{233}\) is fissile, which means it can sustain a chain reaction when bombarded with thermal neutrons. Therefore, \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{233}\) can be considered as a fissionable isotope.
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Option B: \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{238}\)

The isotope \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{238}\) is fertile, meaning it can be converted into a fissile isotope (\({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{239}\)) when it captures a neutron. However, it doesn't usually undergo fission when bombarded with thermal neutrons. So, \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{238}\) is not considered as normally fissionable.
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Option C: \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{235}\)

The isotope \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{235}\) is fissile and can sustain a chain reaction when bombarded with thermal neutrons. Therefore, \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{235}\) is considered as a normally fissionable isotope.
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Option D: \({ }_{93} \mathrm{~Np}^{239}\)

The isotope \({ }_{93} \mathrm{~Np}^{239}\) is a transuranic element that can undergo fission when bombarded with fast neutrons, but not thermal neutrons. Therefore, it is not normally considered as fissionable.
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Final Answer

Based on the given options, the normally fissionable isotope is: (C) \({ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{235}\)

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