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Yes. How quickly depends on available material. In a nuclear reactor, neutrons bombard uranium atoms, destabilising the nucleus. The unstable nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei. Smaller nuclei contain proportionally less neutrons and the spare neutrons are ejected.
These are available for further bombardment, but usually require slowing down (moderating) before a good chance of a chain reaction occurs.
For a chain reaction there needs to be sufficient fissile material (the uranium) and sufficient thermal (quite slow) neutrons. A lack of these will lead to the chain reaction coming to a halt.
What else can I help you with?
Can a nuclear reaction stop by itself?
When the n/p ratio becomes equal to one, nuclei will get stability.As a result reaction will stop.
Do nuclear isotopes stop decaying when control rods are down?
No, it is not correct; only a nuclear chain reaction can be stopped with control rods.
The element most commonly used as a fuel in nuclear fission reaction is?
The element most commonly used as a fuel in nuclear fission reactions is uranium-235. It is a naturally occurring isotope of uranium that can sustain a chain reaction under controlled conditions in nuclear reactors.
What is the type of nuclear reaction that results in the production of synthetic elements?
The type of nuclear reaction that results in the production of synthetic elements is nuclear fusion. This process involves combining atomic nuclei to create new, heavier elements. In a controlled environment such as a nuclear reactor, scientists can create synthetic elements that do not occur naturally on Earth.
What the is krypton?
In nuclear reactors, krypton can absorb enough neutrons to slow or stop the chain reaction.
State wether a nuclear fusion is a chemical reaction or a nuclear reaction?
Nuclear
How do you say nuclear reaction in German?
nuclear reaction= Kernreaktion
Does fission occur in the body?
No, fission does not naturally occur in the human body. Fission is a nuclear reaction that involves the splitting of atomic nuclei, which is not a process that happens in biological organisms.
Is fusion a type of chemical reaction?
False
What describes a nuclear reaction?
nuclear
What type of reaction supplies the most energy?
fusion nuclear reaction followed by fission nuclear reaction
What is the naturally occurring actinide that is used in nuclear reactors?
We look to the naturally occurring element uranium as a nuclear fuel.
