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The byproducts of nuclear fission consist of short and long half life radioactive isotopes. In the short term the short half life isotopes are the most dangerous, as they emit the most radiation per unit of time. However, many short lived isotopes decay within weeks or months, and are no longer a problem. The real problem is the long lived isotopes. Some of these have half lifes of many thousands of years, and so a secure long term storage is required. The major issue is that it is difficult to guarantee that a storage site will not leak or corrode, and the potential for radioactive isotopes to be released in to the atmosphere means that it a serious issue. Otherwise nuclear energy is a relatively safe, clean source of energy, and it is very likely that the deaths from global warming from fossil fuel use will far exceed deaths from nuclear accidents.
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Merits and demerits of nuclear energy?
Merits: it is efficient does not produce green house gases Demerits: it produces nuclear waste that can get people badly sick and eventualy kill them if exsposed to it and the waste is realy hard to "dispose" of
What are the merits demerits of the nuclear energy?
there will be decrease in global warming which will definetly stop the conditions which may prevent third world war as suggested by scitinsts of environmental chemistry demerits nuclear is a costly affair ,it may result various harmful radiations which may pose a threat to environment
Merits and demerits of bio energy?
The merits of bio energy include clean energy as well as no harmful emissions. The demerits, on the other hand, include high cost and inefficiency compared to fossil fuels.
Merits and demerits of nuclear family?
MERITS : the merits of nuclear family is that if u are a house wife or even working:::it will be easier to handle it as the family is small........... DEMERITS : it is not good to have a small family as if u need a help.......there is no help.u are alone/............
Merits and demerits of nuclear power plants?
not in tokyo proper,but the kashiwazaki-kariwa nuclear power plant is owned and operated by the tokyo electric power company.
Is fusion nuclear energy or chemical energy?
Nuclear fusion produces nuclear energy
Is nuclear energy a chemical energy?
The energy released is nuclear energy.
Is fission nuclear energy chemical energy or mechanical energy?
Nuclear fission is a type of nuclear reaction that converts nuclear energy into thermal energy (heat), which can then be used to generate mechanical energy (such as electricity). So, fission nuclear energy originates as nuclear energy and can be converted into mechanical energy.
What energy is the energy that is stored in an atoms nucleus?
The energy stored in an atom's nucleus is nuclear energy. This energy is released through processes like nuclear fusion or fission, which involve manipulating the nucleus of an atom to release large amounts of energy.
Can nuclear energy work with other forms of energy?
Nuclear energy is converted to electrical energy in a nuclear power plant.
What are the merits and demerits of nucler reactor?
Merits of Nuclear Reactor are 1 Pollution Free 2 Environment friendly Demerits End products from Reactors need to be preserved safely and Preservation of Reactors cost much .
Are there any uses of nuclear energy?
Are there any uses of Nuclear Energy? Are there any uses of Nuclear Energy?
