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Is accidental radiation release a consequence of nuclear energy?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes.
The bigger question should be "what is the risk/benefit ratio of nuclear energy?"
That is subject to great debate, but the hard science behind all of it suggests strongly that it is lower than most of us will admit. Nuclear energy is environmentally safe, in the grand scheme of things, both from the perspective of accidental radioactivity release and from the ecological perspective of it not being a good idea at all to continue using fossil fuels.
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What types of atoms release nuclear radiation?
Isotopes of elements with unstable nucleus release nuclear radiation. Generally theinstabilityis related to the neutron to proton ratio in the nucleus of an atom.
What is one of the biggest concerns about nuclear power?
The radioactivity of the spent fuel, and the possibility of release to the surroundingsThe biggest concern about nuclear power is the possible meltdown of the reactor causing a massive release of radiation material into the atmosphere.
What radiation is given off by a nuclear bomb?
prompt (at time of explosion) - neutron, gamma, x-ray, UV, visible, thermal (IR), some radio.delayed (fallout) - beta, gamma, some alpha.Types of radiation called "ionizing radiation" - alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, neutron.
What does radiation cause?
Radiation is emitted from the sun to the Earth as short-wavelength radiation. It is also the energy that is released from a nucleus as it breaks-up, when the nuclear force acting on the nucleus is not enough to hold it together.
What is the name of the process in which the nuclear fuels release energy?
Nuclear fission
What types of atoms release nuclear radiation?
Isotopes of elements with unstable nucleus release nuclear radiation. Generally theinstabilityis related to the neutron to proton ratio in the nucleus of an atom.
What are thr types of industrial accidents?
Some industrial accidents are accidental release of chemical during production, explosions, nuclear explosion and radiation, pollution, construction accidents and even mine explosions to name a few.
What exactly is nuclear fusion?
It is the combination of two nuclei into one nucleus and release of energy on consequence.
What are nuclear disasters?
Nuclear disasters are incidents that result in the release of radioactive material from a nuclear facility. They include both minor and major radiation releases.
What might happen to a nuclear power plant if the containment structure was damaged?
It could release radiation.
What is one negative thing about nuclear power?
A accidental release. That would be a disaster. The thermal footprint that occurs due to the heat creation.
Why is radium warm?
Radium is a warm as a consequence of energy release by nuclear reactions - radioactive decay with the emission of alpha, beta and gamma rays.
What changes in a radioactive material to make it emit radiation?
Due to unstable atomic structures (or a weak nuclear force), radioactive materials release alpha particles as radiation.
What is the spontaneous release of particles or radiation from the nucleus of an atom called?
This is known as nuclear fission; the type of reaction that brings us nuclear power.
Is one of the biggest concerns about nuclear power?
The radioactivity of the spent fuel, and the possibility of release to the surroundingsThe biggest concern about nuclear power is the possible meltdown of the reactor causing a massive release of radiation material into the atmosphere.
What is one of the biggest concerns about nuclear power?
The radioactivity of the spent fuel, and the possibility of release to the surroundingsThe biggest concern about nuclear power is the possible meltdown of the reactor causing a massive release of radiation material into the atmosphere.
What do you mean by nuclear accidents and can you explain two basic types of nuclear weapons?
A nuclear accident is the unintended release of nuclear radiation into the environment, such as damage to a nuclear reactor or to a nuclear weapon (plane crash carrying nuclear bombs, etc). The two basic forms of nuclear weapons are fission and fusion weapons.
