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Properties of Alpha, Beta and Gamma Radiations

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For the fission of heavy nucleus, neutron is more effective than proton or alpha particle because neutron is ____________.

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Because it is relatively stable, massive and it has no electric charge. It is also part of the nuclei that are bombarded, which means that it can create a chain reaction.

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