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Nuclear fission does not produce smog. Nevertheless, the use of nuclear power does not have a zero carbon footprint, and there is unquestionably smog associated with it.
In the United States, nearly all enrichment of uranium is done at a facility that is powered by a coal burning power plant said to be the worst polluting coal plant in the country. This, of course, produces smog.
The mining, refining, and transportation of uranium are all done with equipment typically dependent on petroleum products, and this produces smog.
Building a power plant and decommissioning a power also depend on petroleum for fuel, and so there is smog associated with this.
And since we have no idea how to deal with the waste nuclear fuel, we cannot even comment on smog associated with it.
But the actual nuclear fission does not produce any smog at all.
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Do nuclear fission reactors cause air polution?
yes
Is nuclear fission soundless?
There is no sound emitted by the nuclear fissions themselves. Of course if the material is made into a nuclear weapon then there is a loud sound but this is due to the rapid release of energy causing a blast wave in the surrounding air, not the actual fission process itself.
What is the dirty haze that forms when air pollutution combines with moist air?
smog. smog forms when gases like carbon-di-oxide, carbon-mono-oxide and sulphor-di-oxide react with the fog and produce smog which is harmful to our health.
What o you call the dirty haze that forms when air pollution combines with moisture in the air?
A dirty haze resulting from air pollution and air moisture is called smog.
How does air pollution affect the air?
Air pollution affects the air because it is smog ozone etc. that stays in the air and pollutes it. because of the ozoneFactories typically do not have a positive effect on air quality. They sometimes generate thick smog, or produce a noxious smell, and may cause problems with the air in the area they are located.
What are interesting facts about plutonium?
It doesn't exist naturally in large quantities. It is pyrophoric (it burns in the presence of air spontaneously) It can undergo fission under fast neutrons and when found in critical mass to produce an nuclear detonation. It is chemically toxic to the body.
What human activity produce smog?
Smog, or air pollution is created by:Burning of coal to make electricityRunning of Cars, Trucks, Buses, JetsIndustries like oil refineries, factories of all sorts.
Why does smog form in some areas and not others?
Smog is a product of air pollution. The more air pollution in an area, the less fog is needed to create smog.
What are 3 types of energy that do not produce any air pollution?
Nuclear, hydro, wind
Where did soot come from?
I think soot and smog come from the air pollution.
Can Smog form air pollution?
Smog Is smoke + fog, and that smoke is pollution.
What is the type of air when weather systems are calm that helps smog form?
When weather systems are calm, stagnant air helps smog to form. Smog is sometimes referred to as haze or fog.
