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Radioactive elements are made in differnet situations eg. bombarding other elements with the number greater than 92 in the Periodic Table or they can be made in the accelerators and even When atoms undergo radioactive decay, they change into new substances, because they have lost something of themselves When radioactive elements are used in excess they tend to cause cancer or other types of disability in young children when they are born, also reffered to as mutation. Most people are exposed to high levels of radioactive elements near power stations where they us huge amounts of dangerous chemicals for different purposes. They are then evaporated into the air, soil or even our waterways which affects other organisms and those organisms may be consumed by us. e.g. seafood. People can be affected when they are receiving treatment for other cancers and the doctors may be using other radioactive elements eg. Technetium-99 and Cobalt-60, they are penetrated deep into the body tissues. When they tend to get rid of the affected area of the tissue it may give out radiation and can seriously harm cells and can lead to mutation.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoYes, exposure to high or prolonged levels of radiation can lead to cancer. However, there are many safe levels of radiation that everyone is exposed to in their normal life.
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∙ 13y agoit causes cancer because all of the chemicals and they are so strong and it especially gives it to kids because they aren't fully developed.
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How strong is nuclear power?
Nuclear power is considered to be incredibly strong. Many people would argue that the power from nuclear power is the strongest in the world.
Is a nuclear power plant producing electricity an example of nuclear fusion?
yes. this is because nuclear power plants use nuclear fusion
How much uranium is need to power a nuclear power plant for eighteen months?
Depending on: - the type of the nuclear reactor - the electrical power of the nuclear reactor - the type of the nuclear fuel - the enrichment of uranium - the estimated burnup of the nuclear fuel etc.
Does nuclear energy cause cancer?
No. The types of radiation that cause cancer are ionizing radiation (alpha and beta radiation) and high-energy electromagnetic radiation (ultraviolet rays, x-rays, and gamma rays). Even then, very low doses of these forms of radiation usually aren't carcinogenic.
Does bosnia have any nuclear weapons?
No bosnia has no nuclear power.
How nuclear power is bad?
Nuclear power is actually a good, clean renewable energy source. The only negative is that if the reactor malfunctions or it breaks down, it will cause a hazardous pollutant that can cause cancer.
How does nuclear power pollute the air?
Radiation leaks can get into the air if not contained properly and cause cancer.
Why is is important to dispose of wastes from nuclear power plants carefully?
The wastes are radioactive and could cause cancer.
Why is it important to dispose of wastes from nuclear power plants carefully?
The wastes are radioactive and could cause cancer.
Should the UK develop nuclear power in the future?
We should not have nuclear power in the future because so many things can happen; for example people can get skin cancer and can cause high level radioactive waste/and it is very expensive and also nuclear power can cause small accidents. the nuclear power looks like a dick with wee coming out (that is a very true fact) i am very picc or i dont want skin cancer
Why is waste from nuclear power stations a problem?
The waste is radioactive and therefore ionising. It can cause cancer and "radioactive poisoning"
What diseases does nuclear energy cause?
CANCER
What damage does nuclear power cause?
Nuclear power has multiple dangers such as, Power plant accidents- a notable one is Chernobyl but many have occurred Radiation which causes cancer Radioactive waste If Nuclear war comes into play
What type of nuclear waste can cause cancer?
high-level
Short term effects of nuclear power?
skin cancer
What is the damage nuclear power plant in japan?
you can get cancer and die from it .
Does nuclear power really cause cancer?
Nuclear power itself doesn't cause cancer. It is the waste products or the release of the radiation from its containment vessels that causes potential health problems. Radiation comes from unstable molecules that release neutrons that can damage the cells in our bodies. The damaged cells then can have a hard time reproducing normally, and can reproduce uncontrollably and take the place of normal healthy tissue.
