In this assignment, you will predict the products of a chemical reaction and explain why you made this prediction. You will use what you have learned about atoms, bonding, and the organization of the periodic table in your explanation. You will then review and revise your prediction and explanation based on some additional information.

Americium-241 undergoes fission to produce three neutrons per fission event. if a neutron-absorbing material is mixed in with this sample so that the rate of neutron production drops down to 1.8 neutrons per fission event, which will be effective at achieving a critical mass? check all that apply. remove a deflective shield surrounding the sample. remove absorbent material mixed in with the sample. compress the sample of americium-241.