Chemistry (12th Edition)

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Chapter 25 - Nuclear Chemistry - 25.3 Fission and Fusion - 25.3 Lesson Check - Page 891: 20

Answer

A neutron moderator slows down neutrons. This allows the nuclei in reactor fuel to capture them.

Work Step by Step

A neutron moderator slows down neutrons. This allows the nuclei in reactor fuel to capture them.
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