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What is the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear chain reactions?
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Fission is the splitting of a nucleus into two parts which form two other nuclei. In fission of uranium-235 or plutonium-239, as well as the formation of the two other nuclei, extra neutrons are released. This is basically due to the fact that the heavier nuclei like uranium have an excess of neutrons over protons, so when lighter elements are formed there are neutrons left over. Each fission of uranium-235 releases on average 2.5 neutrons (you can talk of average yield because the split can happen in a number of different ways). Some of these will be absorbed in the reactor material or escape the core boundary, but provided one neutron from each fission is captured by another U-235 nucleus, there will be a continuing chain reaction. The reactor has to be managed so that this just continues, at a steady constant rate, this is done by control with neutron absorbing control rods which can be raised or lowered.
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What isdifference nuclear fission and nuclear fission?
The difference between Fusion and Fission is that Fission is easier to do and produces more energy than fusion reactions. However fission can be dangerous and is used in Nuclear reactors. Fusion however is safer and produces less energy but safely. It is quite difficult to cause a Fusion reaction however.
Are nuclear reactions and nuclear fusions the same thing?
Nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction, but so is fission. So not all nuclear reactions are fission.
What is the main difference between breeder nuclear fission and convention nuclear fission?
In breeder nuclear fission more fuel is produced than what consumed. In conventional nuclear fission less fuel is produced than what is consumed.
How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in nuclear reactor?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in a nuclear reaction?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
What is the difference between fission and fusion in nuclear bombardment reactions?
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What is the difference between the nuclear reactions taking place in the sun and the nuclear reactions taking place in a nuclear reactor?
The sun's nuclear reactions are fusion reactions at extremely high temperatures and pressures, while the nuclear reactor's nuclear reactions are fission reactions at typical temperatures and pressures for earth.
What is the difference between nuclear energy and light energy?
Light is electromagnetic energy. Nuclear energy is energy derived from nuclear reactions, and the nuclear reactions could be either fusion or fission reactions. As regards the energy that appears from nuclear reactions, it can take different forms, including the form of electromagnetic energy.
Are nuclear reactions and nuclear fusions the same thing?
Nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction, but so is fission. So not all nuclear reactions are fission.
What isdifference nuclear fission and nuclear fission?
The difference between Fusion and Fission is that Fission is easier to do and produces more energy than fusion reactions. However fission can be dangerous and is used in Nuclear reactors. Fusion however is safer and produces less energy but safely. It is quite difficult to cause a Fusion reaction however.
What are the type of nuclear reactions?
nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
What type of reactions can generate the most energy of nuclear?
Fusion and fission nuclear reactions.
What is the main difference between breeder nuclear fission and convention nuclear fission?
In breeder nuclear fission more fuel is produced than what consumed. In conventional nuclear fission less fuel is produced than what is consumed.
What is the difference between the nuclear reactions in a nuclear reactor and those in an atomic bomb?
Nuclear reactions in a nuclear reactor are controlled reactions. The reactions in the atomic bomb are not controlled reactions
What are the difference between atomic fission to atomic nuclear?
The difference between atomic fission and atomic nuclear is that they both have something to do with atomic and war. Hope this helps I am kind of in a rush......Smile!
Is it a fission or fusion reaction?
Fission and fusion are different nuclear reactions.
How is a nuclear fission reaction controlled in a nuclear reactor?
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
