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Is it true or false that uranium nuclei split during nuclear fission?
It is true that a uranium nucleus splits in the nuclear fission of uranium.
When the uranium atom splits what does not get released?
Soda pop cans.
What part of the atom is energy released from when an atom splits?
nucleus
Why must the bullet that splits a uranium atom be neutral?
The bullet that splits a uranium atom is a neutron. Other possible bullets are protons and alpha particles. But these particles are positively charged and so will be repelled by the nucleus of the uranium atom since it contains protons in plenty. Like charges repel. So the uranium nucleus with the positive charge will repel other positive charges. Neutron is a neutral particle and so is not repelled. So a neutron is used as a bullet to split uranium atom.
When a uranium nucleus breaks into fragments what type of nuclear reaction occurs?
In nuclear physics and nuclear chemistry, nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts (lighter nuclei), often producing free neutrons and photons (in the form of gamma rays).
Compared to the mass of a uranium nucleus before splitting the pieces it splits into have?
The mass of the uranium nucleus after splitting into two pieces is slightly less than the mass of the original uranium nucleus before splitting. This is due to the conversion of a small amount of mass into energy in accordance with Einstein's famous equation, E=mc^2.
The type of particle a uranium-235 must absorb before it can split?
A uranium-235 nucleus must absorb a neutron in order to become unstable and split, a process known as nuclear fission. This absorption of a neutron causes the uranium-235 nucleus to become uranium-236, which then splits into two smaller nuclei, releasing additional neutrons and a large amount of energy.
What are fissionable elements?
Any elements (more specifically isotopes of elements) that are capable of undergoing the process of nuclear fission. Only Uranium-235 and Plutonium-238 are fissionable out of the entire periodic table of the elements. Nuclear fission is a special type of radioactive decay that splits the nucleus of an atom, releasing large amounts of energy. Unlike other forms of decay, fission can be controlled and does not occur spontaneously. A slow-moving neutron that hits a nucleus of a fissionable element becomes absorbed by the element making it extremely unstable. (Think of it like throwing a brick at an already unstable brick wall.) The nucleus of the atom collapses, (splits) releasing energy, more neutrons, and 2 new elements. (a.k.a. no more uranium atom)
Where do atomic bombs get their power?
atomic bombs get there power from the energy released by splitting an atom. A nucleus is fired into an unstable isotopse such as Uranium 235 and the Uranium is split into two daughter nuclei. A cloud of electrons, along with some energy, is released. Each of the electrons in turn splits another atom, creating a large chain reaction, and this releases enough energy to power an atomic bomb.
Where does nuclear power receive its energy?
The energy of nuclear power comes from the binding energy that holds an atomic nucleus together. A heavy nucleus, usually uranium-235, splits into two smaller nuclei and releases three neutrons. These new nuclei have less binding energy than the original, and the excess energy is released as heat.
What is the role of uranium electrons in nuclear reactions?
The role of uranium electrons in nuclear reactions is to facilitate the process of nuclear fission, where the nucleus of the uranium atom splits into smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy. The electrons help maintain the stability of the atom and interact with other particles during the reaction.
What fuel does a nuclear reactor use?
Uranium-235 in combination with Uranium-238, enriched from natural levels of about 0.7% U-235 to about 5% U-235. There are other configurations, but this is the most common.
