Chain reactions cause more and more atoms to split, leading to a greater and greater release of energy over time. If you wanted to reduce the amount of
energy from the reaction and slow the chain reaction, which of the following
would probably be best?
Select one:
a. Add water to the reaction.
b. Add a substance to the reaction that will absorb and remove neutrons.
c. Add a substance to the reaction that will release additional neutrons.
d. Add oxygen to the reaction.