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The key elements to making fission bombs are: Uranium and Plutonium. The specific isotopes of interest are: Uranium-233, Uranium-235, and Plutonium-239.
The key elements to making fusion bombs are: Hydrogen and Lithium. The specific isotopes of interest are: Hydrogen-2 (aka Deuterium), Hydrogen-3 (aka Tritium), Lithium-6, and Lithium-7.
But many other elements are needed to make a functional bomb of either type. As a very rough guess, about a quarter of the elements on the Periodic Table are needed somewhere in the bomb, roughly 23 different elements in total, for either type of bomb.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 7y agoThat is not how atomic bombs work, atoms are not "smacked together".
In fission bombs a neutron chain reaction triggers an exponentially accelerating fission rate leading to an explosion.
In fusion bombs x-rays compress and heat hydrogen triggering thermonuclear fusion leading to an explosion.
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When was the a bomb used?
It was used in the world war two, its an atomic bomb!
What city was destroyed by an atomic bomb in 1945?
Hiroshima and Negasaki in Japan were the two cities destroyed my an atomic bomb in 1945.
What element was used to make the fist atomic bomb?
Both uranium and plutonium were used extensively to make the first two atomic bombs, dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, respectively.
When did japan make atomic bomb?
Japan did not make an atomic bomb. It received two in ww2, one in Hiroshima the other over Nagasaki.
Who is the made the first atom bomb?
The USA created the first atomic bomb in New Mexico in the closing stages of World War Two. They used it to defeat Japan.
When was the a bomb used?
It was used in the world war two, its an atomic bomb!
What helicopter was used to drop the atomic bomb?
No helicopter dropped any atomic bomb. The two A-bombs used in combat were both dropped by a B-29 bomber.
What was the year that the Atomic Bomb was dropped on Japan?
In 1945 two atomic weapons were used against Japan .
What does an atomic bomb use for its expolsive power?
Of the two dropped on Japan, one was a Uranium bomb and the other a Plutonium bomb. Both Uranium and Plutonium are elements, and are radioactive. The radioactivity makes these elements suitable as sources of energy, for power generation or explosions.
How were atomic bombs used in World war two?
Well, I assume you mean the NUCLEAR bomb, which was used to bomb Japan as they did not want to surrender...
What was the atomic bomb used for?
the atomic bomb was used to kill thousands of people in Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, two main cities in Japan. the point of dropping them was to end the war through destruction and violence not peace.
What two effects did the Atomic Bomb have on World War 1?
The atomic bomb had no effects on WW1 at it did not exist.
What two bombs changed the world?
nuclear bomb and atomic bomb
Which two elements were used to produce the atomic bombs?
The key elements to making fission bombs are: Uranium and Plutonium. The specific isotopes of interest are: Uranium-233, Uranium-235, and Plutonium-239. But many other elements are needed to make a functional bomb. As a very rough guess, about a quarter of the elements on the periodic table are needed somewhere in the bomb, roughly 23 different elements in total.
Where did the US drop first and only atomic bomb used in a war?
It was two atomic bombs, not one.
What is the difference between an atomic bomb and a nuclear weapon?
Those are two different names for the same thing.There actually is not a difference in the atomic bomb and nuclear bomb. Saying 'Nuclear Bomb' is a modern way of saying 'Atomic Bomb'.
What city was destroyed by an atomic bomb in 1945?
Hiroshima and Negasaki in Japan were the two cities destroyed my an atomic bomb in 1945.
