Answer to Question #165885 in General Chemistry for jane

Question

Write the isotope needed, by identifying A, Z and X to balance the following nuclear fission reaction:

235 1 143 A 192 U+ 0n→ 55 Cs+ Z X +3 0 n

Express your answer as an isotope using prescripts.

Answer 1

$\frac{235}{92}U + \frac{1}{0}n = \frac{137}{55}Cs + \frac{96}{37}Rb + 3 \frac{1}{0}n$