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It was not anticipated and no theory predicted it. Once discovered theories had to be developed to explain the new phenomena observed.

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Q: How was the process of nuclear fission discovered?
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What are other information about nuclear fission?

nuclear fission is the process of splitting atoms.


What is Lise Meitner famous for?

physicist who studied radioactivity and nuclear physics. She was part of the team that discovered nuclear fission, for which Otto Hahn received a Nobel Prize.


Why is it called Nuclear Fission?

It is called nuclear fission as in this process the heavy nuclei are split into fragments (or fission products).


When was the discovery of nuclear fission?

Nuclear fission was discovered at 17 December 1938 by Otto Hahn and Fritz Stassmann.


What is the process of the production of lighter nuclei from heavier nuclei called. Nuclear radiation nuclear force fusion or fission?

Nuclear fission


The process which describes the splitting of a large unstable atom into two intermediate size atoms and extra neutrons is called?

The process which describes the splitting of a large unstable atom into two intermediate size atoms and extra neutrons is called nuclear fission. Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction or a radioactive decay process.


What process do nuclear reactors use?

Nuclear reactors use nuclear fission.


What is splitting of atomic nuclei?

FISSION. nobody on this website knows the answer..... SHAME


Why is fission called nuclear?

The process of nuclear fission involves splitting the nucleus of an atom into two smaller nuclei.


Does nuclear fission require a full electron shell?

No. Nuclear fission is a process that involves the nucleus, not electron shells.


What is fission product?

Fission products are the fragments resulting from the fission of heavy nuclids during nuclear fission process


Is fission reverse energy?

No, nuclear fission is not reversible energy. It is irreversible process.