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the 235^U isotope (atomic mass=230) undergoes fission when bombarded with neutro

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Question

the 235^U isotope (atomic mass=230) undergoes fission when bombarded with neutrons. however its natural abundance is only .75 percent. to separate it from the more abundant 238 ^U isotope (atomic mass= 238), uranium is first coverted to UF6, which is easily vaporized above room temperature. the mixture of 235 ^UF6 and 238 ^UF6 gases is then subjected to many stages of effusion. calculate how much more quickly 235 ^UF6 effuses than 238 ^UF6. give the answers as the ration of rates of 235 ^UF6 to 238 ^UF6 to four decimal places.

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