What nuclear reaction is the basis of an atomic bomb? Physics Subatomic Physics Nuclear Reactions 1 Answer Tutor B. · Grace Jul 25, 2015 May be fission like : #235U+1n -> 95Sr+ 139Xe + 2n + 180MeV# May be fusion like: as like in the Sun Answer link Related questions What is a nuclear reaction? What are some common mistakes students make with nuclear reactions? Does nuclear fission create chain reactions? How do nuclear reactions differ from chemical reactions? How do nuclear reactors utilize chain reactions? How are nuclear reactions balanced? Can nuclear reactions be controlled? How do nuclear reactions change the identity of an atom? Do nuclear reactions create new elements? How do nuclear reactions generate electricity? See all questions in Nuclear Reactions Impact of this question 2456 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License