Which isotope is used in nuclear power plants to generate electricity?

Uranium 235

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Iodine 131

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Cobalt 60

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Uranium 238

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Solution

The correct option is A Uranium 235
U-235 atoms in a nuclear reactor the uranium fuel is assembled in such a way that a controlled fission chain reaction can be achieved. The heat created by splitting the U-235 atoms is then used to make steam which spins a turbine to drive a generator, producing electricity.

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