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Nuclear energy produces wastes in the form of spent nuclear fuels, which are a mixture of radioactive isotopes and heavy metals - both of which are toxic - and irradiated materials surrounding the reactor which become radioactive from exposure to the radiation produced by the reactor and which must be disposed of at the end of the life of the reactor.
Note that breeder reactors - which are not permitted in the USA - convert some of the otherwise unusable radioactive isotopes into fissionable isotopes, thus allowing more of the fuel to be used and reducing amount of fuel rod waste (with the rods being re-processed to recover more usable fuel rather than just disposed of).
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What kind of nuclear waste are produced by nuclear energy?
Radioactive waves
Which is more of a threat transporting nuclear fuel waste or transporting toxic chemicals?
spent nuclear fuel
Is toxic waste toxic?
Yes, toxic waste is classed as toxic (dangerous to the environment).
How can we make nuclear energy cleaner?
Nuclear Energy is already clean. The problem is the 'radio-active' waste from the reactor. A lot of research is going on to dispose of radio-active waste safely. One possibility is 'vitrifiction' and then burying it in deep mines.
What is the waste product that is produced by the matrix?
The Krebs cycle produces a small number of ATP, other energy-carrying molecules, and carbon dioxide (CO2), which is released as a waste produce.
What kind of nuclear waste are produced by nuclear energy?
Radioactive waves
What are the causes of nuclear and toxic waste?
nuclear waste is a by product of nuclear power plants, or in the creation of nuclear weapons.
What waste is produced from nuclear power stations?
nuclear waste
What is the cause of toxic waste?
Toxic Waste is formed is by leftover energy from Nuclear Power Plants. That energy is not used because it has no charge. Then it gets drained in the sewers. Now, scientists are trying to find out how to get rid of it in a safe way.
How can you prevent nuclear and toxic waste?
you can recyclcel
Does nuclear energy pollute the air?
Absolutely every form of energy we use creates pollution. Even solar and wind do. Nuclear though creates a waste that is very different from other forms of energy. This waste will be around for thousands of years and could kill on contact.
Adavntages and disadvantages for nuclear energy?
One advantage of nuclear energy is that it can produce far more power than other sources of energy including wind energy. One disadvantage of nuclear energy is the radioactive waste that is produced.
What kind of toxic waste is produced near nuclear energy?
It is produced by the product of a nuclear plant by the uranium turning waste/gunk radioactive and the gunk flowing through waste pipes and having a black tint -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actually Uranium gets split into Barium and Krypton along with release of immense heat energy. These by products are highly radioactive. These would emit harmful gamma radiations. These are considered as nuclear waste. Some innovative techniques have to be found so as to recycle these without any harm. Definitely human brain would catch that soon.
What source of energy produces radioactive waste?
Nuclear Energy
Why nuclear waster can cause of water pollution?
because nuclear waste is toxic causing water to become just as toxic in the environment
What can nuclear energy become?
Nuclear waste. Consumable Energy. Heat.
Which energy source generates radioactive waste?
Nuclear Energy.
