Question

Which of the following isotope is used for the nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor?

• A. Isotope of carbon
• B. Isotope of uranium
• C. Isotope of cadmium
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Isotope of uranium

The nuclear fission is carried out by using the isotope of uranium in nuclear reactors to obtain nuclear energy.In nuclear fission, atoms are split apart to form smaller atoms, releasing energy. Nuclear power plants use nuclear fission to produce electricity.