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Yes, but only if the nuclear disintegration is alpha decay. Alpha decay is only one mode of radioactive decay, and in alpha decay, a helium-4 nucleus (the alpha particle) will appear. Beta decay (two types) and spontaneous fission are also modes of radioactive decay, and different particles appear in those events. Links are provided below to Related questions that will help you sort this out.
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∙ 15y agoThe fission of a Uranium 235 nucleus gives rise to an average of 2.5 neutrons per fission (fission can occur with a range of different fission products which accounts for this number not being a whole number). Gamma radiation is also emitted.
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∙ 13y agono, alpha decay.
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How is hydrogen changed into helium in nuclear fission?
Hydrogen is not changed into helium in nuclear fission. In nuclear physics, nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more lighter atomic nuclei are forced together and are fused into a heavier nucleus. In the case of the formation of hydrogen into helium, our sun does that in what is called the proton-proton reaction.
How do you get the gas known as helium?
Helium is obtained as a byproduct of methane extraction.
Does beta have a helium nucleus?
Beta radiation does not have a helium nucleus.Alpha radiation, however, does have a helium nucleus.
Is helium a fission?
Helium has two valence electrons, it has completely filled s orbital and has stable electronic configuration. Hence it is chemically inert
What happens when an element decays through alpha decay and spontaneous fission?
In alpha decay decay two neutrons and two protons are released from the nucleus and an alpha particle (an Helium nucleus) is released: the atom's nucleus changes in to that of a nucleus two place earlier in the periodic table (Proton number falls by 2, Nucleon number falls by 4) In spontaneous fission a heavy, unstable nucleus autonomously disintegrates and falls in to two smaller nuclei (daughter nuclei) of a similar mass and a few (depending on the nature of the fission) neutrons are released with high kinetic energy.
What is associated with a nucleus breaking down and emitting a helium nucleus?
nuclear fission, alpha decay
How is hydrogen changed into helium in nuclear fission?
Hydrogen is not changed into helium in nuclear fission. In nuclear physics, nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more lighter atomic nuclei are forced together and are fused into a heavier nucleus. In the case of the formation of hydrogen into helium, our sun does that in what is called the proton-proton reaction.
How do you get the gas known as helium?
Helium is obtained as a byproduct of methane extraction.
What forms if 6 neutrons are added to a carbon atom?
The nucleus will probably instantly fission into three helium nuclei and a shower of six neutrons.
Can hydrogen be broken down by fission?
No. Hydrogen is the simplest and lightest element with the nucleus consisting only of a single proton. There is no smaller nucleus you can make. The only nuclear reaction hydrogen can undergo is fusion into helium.
Does beta have a helium nucleus?
Beta radiation does not have a helium nucleus.Alpha radiation, however, does have a helium nucleus.
The splitting of a heavy nucleus is called?
nuclear fission
Is helium a fission?
Helium has two valence electrons, it has completely filled s orbital and has stable electronic configuration. Hence it is chemically inert
What is ejected in a nuclear disintegration?
It can eject anything, depending on the particular nucleus and the reaction involved, ranging from alpha (Helium nucleus) to beta (electron or positron), gamma (photon/energy) to neutron. If it splits, then it can "eject", so to speak, mixed fission byproducts, which encompasses a wide range of nuclei.
What are helium atom nucleus?
The nucleus of a helium atom is composed of two protons and two neutrons. Alpha particles have the same composition as the nucleus of a helium atom.
What is another name for beta particle?
Positively charged helium atoms deprived of electrons. (2 protons 2 neutrons)
What happens when an element decays through alpha decay and spontaneous fission?
In alpha decay decay two neutrons and two protons are released from the nucleus and an alpha particle (an Helium nucleus) is released: the atom's nucleus changes in to that of a nucleus two place earlier in the periodic table (Proton number falls by 2, Nucleon number falls by 4) In spontaneous fission a heavy, unstable nucleus autonomously disintegrates and falls in to two smaller nuclei (daughter nuclei) of a similar mass and a few (depending on the nature of the fission) neutrons are released with high kinetic energy.
