Write a nuclear equation to describe the neutron induced fission of u-235 to form xe-134 and sr-100. Determine how many neutrons are produced in the reaction.

The nuclear equation is give as

The number of neutrons produced = 2

Explanation:

Since the reaction is a neutron induced fission of Uranium, a certain amount of neutron will be emitted with Xe - 34 and Sr - 100

Therefore the nuclear equation is given as:

To get the value of y:

Sum of mass numbers at the reactant = Sum of mass numbers at the product

235 + 1 = 134 + 100 + y

y = 236 - 234

y = 2

Therefore, the nuclear equation above becomes:

As seen from the equation above, the number of neutrons produced in the reaction = 2