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Refined uranium or other nuclear fuels can be used to make nuclear weapons. Refinement is very expensive (though some reactors, such as the CANDU reactor, do not require uranium to be refined). If not properly managed and maintained, nuclear power plants can explode with devastating consequences. It produces radioactive waste, which can remain dangerous for decades, or even hundreds of years (though a solution to this problem is being worked on).
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∙ 13y agoThe negatives of nhuclear testing are abundant and last for generations. The radiation given off by the bombs produces birth defects and other serious problems. These problems are deadly.
The positives are that it gives us an advantage in warfare. Nuclear testing gives our army a way to make bombs safer, if that is even possible. this also makes the bombs more effective.
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What are some pros and cons about nuclear fission?
Pro- Lots of energy Con- Hard to contain
What are the pros and cons of having nuclear weapons in your world?
Nuclear weapons are used primarily as a defensive threat. Basically saying "you can't attack us, because if you do, we'll turn you into a radioactive hole in the ground." So using them as a threat to prevent nations from attacking is their main "pro." The cons are that they really only work against nations and large entities (as a defensive threat). They don't do much to discourage small factions or terrorist groups, since we cannot possibly hold through with our threat of using them. They also have a lot of cons if actually used, in terms of loss of life, long-term destruction of the area they hit and the uproar that will come from the world after its use.
Which is correct pros and cons or pro's and con's?
pros and cons is the correct noun
What 's nuclear?
Nuclear is any activity related to the nuclei of atoms as nuclear energy, nuclear fission, nuclear engineering, nuclear physics, etc.
What is the double membrane surrounding the nucleus?
The nuclear membrane Actually, i think it is called the nuclear envelope.
What are the pros and cons of nuclear fisson?
There are no pros or cons of nuclear fission, it simply IS. Nuclear fission is a natural phenomena that has always existed, no matter how much one likes or dislikes it.However there are pros and cons to how humans choose to use or not use nuclear fission; the technologies we choose to build with it.
What are the pros and cons of nuclear devices?
By 'devices' do you mean nuclear weapons, or peaceful uses of nuclear power?
Nuclear energy pros and cons for kids?
Nuclear energy ! pros- causes almost no green house gasses, & pollution. cons-can cause melt downs.
What are the pros and cons of nuclear waste disposal?
THAT I DO NOT KNOW
What are the pros and cons of a nuclear weapon?
Nuclear weapons are extremely dangerous but there are pros and cons to the use of these weapons. The pros are that it can be the answer to terrorism as these can wipe out entire cities or countries. The cons are that these weapons are highly immoral and dangerous and the effects can last for decades.
What are the cons of uranium?
Uranium is toxic, radioactive, can be used for nuclear weapons.
What are the pros and cons of nuclear arms?
Pros: tremendously powerful, heavily impacts enemy morale Cons: nuclear fallout, extremely negative reaction by foreign countries towards the user, initiates the possibility of mutually assured destruction.
What are some pros and cons about nuclear fission?
Pro- Lots of energy Con- Hard to contain
What are some properties and some pros and cons for plutonium?
Plutonium is very important for nuclear weapons and for nuclear fuels used in nuclear reactors. But plutonium is also toxic and radioactive. See the link below.
How realistic would it be to use nuclear energy?
there are pros and cons for using nuclear power (as with all power sources). pros of using nuclear power are: it can produce at lot more power than a combustion reaction can e.g burning coal, uranium and plutonium (used in the reactors of nuclear power stations) is fairly cheap. cons of using of using nuclear power include: the waste products of nuclear reactions are incredibly dangerous and take thousands of years to become un-reactive, nuclear power stations also have hefty maintenance requirements, cost a lot to build and don't last as long as more conventional power stations. So to address your question- people are divided over whether the pros of nuclear power outweigh the cons. it may be realistic to nuclear power, however it is very unlikely that it will be the world's main power source.
What are some pros of cons of plutonium?
Pros for plutonium: • explosive in nuclear weapons • nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors • the isotope 238Pu is used as energy source in spacecrafts or other applications (radioisotope thermoelectric generators); the chemical form is plutonium dioxide. • neutron generator, as Pu-Be source Cons for plutonium: * very radioactive * very toxic * able to reach criticality
What are some pros and cons of plutonium?
Pros for plutonium: • explosive in nuclear weapons • nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors • the isotope 238Pu is used as energy source in spacecrafts or other applications (radioisotope thermoelectric generators); the chemical form is plutonium dioxide. • neutron generator, as Pu-Be source Cons for plutonium: * very radioactive * very toxic * able to reach criticality
