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When U-233 is hit with one neutron, it briefly forms U-234. A portion of the U-234 undergoes fission (with no additional neutrons hitting it) to generate Xe-137 and Sr-94 and neutrons. How many neutrons are generated (i.e. are on the product side of the nuclear equation) in this process?

When U-233 is hit with one neutron, it briefly forms U-234. A portion of the U-234 undergoes fission (with no additional neutrons hitting it) to generate Xe-137 and Sr-94 and neutrons. How many neutrons are generated (i.e. are on the product side of the nuclear equation) in this process?

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When U-233 is hit with one neutron, it briefly forms U-234. A portion of the U-234 undergoes fission (with no additional neutrons hitting it) to generate Xe-137 and Sr-94 and neutrons. How many neutrons are generated (i.e. are on the product side of the nuclear equation) in this process?
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