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Which isotope is used in the nuclear power plants to generate electricity? *1 pointUranium 238Iodine 131Uranium 235Cobalt 60​

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U-235 ATOMS

U-235 atomsIn 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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