A slow neutron is captured by a nucleus

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Problem

A slow neutron is captured by a

^{235}_{\,92}\mathrm{U}

nucleus, leading to the fission reaction

^{235}_{\,92}\mathrm{U}+^{1}_{\,0}n\;\longrightarrow\;^{93}_{\,36}\mathrm{Kr}+X+3\,^{1}_{\,0}n

. Which nuclide must

X

be for the reaction to satisfy conservation laws? (a)

^{140}_{\,55}\mathrm{Cs}

(b)

^{143}_{\,56}\mathrm{Ba}

(c)

^{140}_{\,56}\mathrm{Ba}

(d)

^{137}_{\,54}\mathrm{Xe}