In a nuclear fission chain reaction,a uranium atom undergoes fission to form two different products. The total mass of these products is:

  • A
    More than the mass of the parent uranium atom
  • B
    Less than the mass of the parent uranium atom
  • C
    More or less depending upon experimental conditions
  • D
    Neither more nor less

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