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What will happen if nuclear fission chain reaction goes on indefinitely?
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∙ 11y ago
It can and does in a reactor. Nothing special.
However reactors usually require periodic refueling and maintenance, which may require short shutdowns or at least reduced operating power for these activities.
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What does fission happen in?
Nuclear reactor
What are negative aspects of nuclear fission?
its really easy for accidents to happen ex. chernobyl USSR in 1986 a fission reaction caused an explosion killing 31 people and giving another 15,000 radiation sickness
In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron is introduced to a nuclear fuel such as uranium-235. What happens next?
a neutron is absorbed by an atom’s nucleus. (apex)
How does nuclear fusion happen?
Nuclear fusion is the process that powers stars, such as our sun.
What would happen to the type of atom when the number of protons is changed?
It would become an atom of a different element. This can only happen during radioactive decay, nuclear fusion, or nuclear fission.
What does fission happen in?
Nuclear reactor
What would happen to a nuclear plant if the fission reaction goes critical or out of control?
There are emergency safety system that could be used to bring the nuclear plant again under control.
Can fission happen on earth?
Yes, all natural radiation (in the rocks) is a result of fission (but this fission is not part of a chain reaction like in a fission bomb). However, it is theoretically possible for natural processes to concentrate radioactive elements (uranium) to the extent where a natural nuclear fission reactor (a chain reaction like in a nuclear power plant) will form. Oklo in in Gabon is the only known location for this to have happened and consists of 16 sites at which self-sustaining nuclear fission reactions took place approximately 1.7 billion years ago.
Can fission take place in the nucleus of hydrogen atom?
No, it cannot. Fission is the "splitting" of an atom, and a hydrogen atom will not fission. Some hydrogen atoms have a neutron stuck to the proton in their nucleus. Some even have two neutrons stuck to that proton. These neutrons can be "knocked loose" in something like a nuclear chair reaction in a weapon. The neutrons then can contribute to the building of the nuclear chain reaction. But fission doesn't happen to hydrogen.
Why do they happen nuclear explosion?
Nuclear explosions happen for many reasons: An uncontrolled chain reaction (fission reaction) occurs with uranium 238, A fission reaction is where 1 large nucleus (centre of an atom) splits up into 2 or more smaller nuclei giving off neutrons. These neutrons then hit another nucleus changing it into smaller nuclei and so on. e.g. (chain reaction) feel free to add some more info...
What are negative aspects of nuclear fission?
its really easy for accidents to happen ex. chernobyl USSR in 1986 a fission reaction caused an explosion killing 31 people and giving another 15,000 radiation sickness
What will happen when you mix bleach and peroxide?
it will create nuclear fission that is highly potent
How can nuclear fission be forced to happen?
by a neutron source. nuclear reactors are always started with one to avoid a supercritical power surge from damaging the reactor. nuclear bombs are always triggered by one to make sure the reaction happens at optimal supercriticality for desired yield.
When and where was the nuclear fission was invented?
See the link below. The answer is it did not happen all at once or in one place, the knowledge evolved over a period of years. The first chain reaction was in the Chicago pile, 1942
In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron is introduced to a nuclear fuel such as uranium-235. What happens next?
a neutron is absorbed by an atom’s nucleus. (apex)
When did International reaction to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster happen?
International reaction to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster happened in 2011.
When did Japanese reaction to Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster happen?
Japanese reaction to Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster happened in 2011.
