Does it create energy when you split a atom?

Answer 1

When the atom of an element is split you obtain two atoms of a different element. If the combined weight of the two new atoms have a total mass (weight) less than the mass (weight) of the original atom, the difference in mass must be converted to energy by the equation E = m x C x C where E is energy, M is the mass and C is the speed of light. The speed of light is 299,792,458 meters per second = 186,000 miles per second... a very large number.

Answer 2

There are four basic interactions (forces) in nature. These include the strong nuclear interaction, the weak nuclear interaction, gravitation, and electromagnetism. The strongest of these, the strong nuclear force, is what holds atomic nuclei together. But the strong nuclear force is exercised over such a short distance that it cannot hold anything except at a very short distance - less than the diameter of some nuclei. When some other force breaks its hold, the power of that force is released as heat or kinetic energy.

You might imagine it this way: Suppose you had rubber balls held by a very strong rubber band. The rubber band compresses the rubber balls, but is stronger than the force they exert on it. Something hits the balls hard enough to break the rubber band, and they go flying. The force of that flying apart is the kinetic energy being released. When we are dealing with individual atoms or atomic particles, it is not possible to distinguish between kinetic energy and heat. Heat is atomic kinetic energy expressed chaotically.

Answer 3

You should be asking about splitting a nucleus of an atom, because that is what creates energy, not the splitting of the atom itself. Yes, energy is released from the annihilation of some of the mass of the nucleus. Most frequently with U-235 or Pu-239

Answer 4

If you mean nuclear fission, then this does not generate electricity directly. The energy released is essentially light/heat energy and this is used to heat water to produce steam. The steam is then used to drive turbines/generators to produce the electricity.

Answer 5

Splitting an atom in a process called nuclear fission can release a large amount of energy in the form of heat and radiation. This energy can be harnessed in nuclear power plants to generate electricity.

Answer 6

It produces more energy than it takes in; and depends on the atom and isotope

Answer 7

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