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Why is the mass of reactants less than the product in nuclear fission?
A part of mass is transformed in energy.
What is the process of splitting of a heavier nucleus into lighter with the release of energy called?
Fission is the word you are looking for, but the less massive nuclei of the daughter atoms are usually far less stable than the nucleus of the parent, which is why nuclear waste from plant that uses uranium as fuel is extremely dangerous but nuclear fuel for the plant is not.
Are nuclear plants dangerous to operate?
No, there is a small risk, but their energy output is much higher than that of other power sources
Is wind energy less expensive than nuclear energy?
Wind power can be quite costly over time, but nuclear power creates wastes that cost a lot of money to dispose of, let alone getting the nuclear rods in the first place. However, nuclear power can provide much more power than wind power, so they are more or less equals.
Does nuclear fusion produce much less energy per atom than nuclear fission?
In terms of energy per atom, nuclear fusion produces more energy than nuclear fission. Fusion reactions involve the combination of lighter atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei, releasing large amounts of energy in the process. Fission reactions, on the other hand, involve the splitting of heavier atomic nuclei into smaller fragments, releasing energy.
Is nuclear energy cheaper than others than others?
yes i believe that nuclear energy is cheaper than others
Why might Europeans be less likely than Americans to support nuclear power?
Europeans might be less likely than Americans to support nuclear power because of the events at Chernobyl in 1986. Large swaths of Europe were exposed to dangerous levels of radiation due to wind patterns.
About 65 percent of the electrial energy in the US is produced by nuclear fuel?
No, nothing like that. It is less than 20 percent
Does Nuclear energy produce more carbon dioxide than burning coal?
No, nuclear energy produces very little carbon dioxide during operation, while burning coal emits significant amounts of carbon dioxide. Nuclear energy is considered a low-carbon energy source.
How is nuclear energy and fusion energy different?
Nuclear energy typically refers to fission, where atoms are split to release energy. Fusion energy involves merging atoms to release energy, mimicking the process that powers the sun. Fusion has the potential to generate more energy and produce less waste compared to fission.
Why are the products of nuclear fusion slightly less massive than the reactions?
The products of nuclear fusion are slightly less massive than the mass of the reactants because some of the mass of the reactants is converted into nuclear binding energy to hold the fusion product together.
How much nuclear energy does Australia use?
As of 2021, Australia relies on nuclear energy for less than 1% of its electricity generation. The country does not have any commercial nuclear power plants, but it does have a research reactor used for medical and research purposes.
