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the process by which multiple like-charged atomic nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus. It is accompanied by the release or absorption of energy, which allows matter to enter a plasma state.
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∙ 15y agoNuclear reactors were first developed during WW2 as part of the Manhattan project. There were two strands to the A-bomb development. One was to produce nearly pure U235 from natural Uranium, this was done in the diffusion process. The other was to produce Plutonium 239 and for this uranium was irradiated in reactors at Hanford. No electrical power was produced, however the principle of the nuclear 'pile' had been demonstrated and power reactors were developed in the 1950s, both gas cooled and water cooled.
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∙ 9y agoNuclear fission was discovered in 1938. It is neither a radioactive decay or a nuclear reaction. It often produces free neutrons and photons.
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What are some pro's and con's about nuclear fussion?
it might eat you
How does the suns energy become your energy?
In the sun is a nuclear fussion energy
Why was the Geiger counter invented?
It was invented to check if an object or place has nuclear radiation.It was invented by Hans Geiger
What is the name of the process that the sun uses to create Energy?
Nuclear fusion. Stellar fusion in volves a number of different fusion reactions throughout the star's life, but the primary and (usually) the longest burning is the fusion of hydrogen into helium. This consumes most of the nuclear energy in the sun, and it usually accounts for the type of fusion that goes on for most of the life of the star. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on the proton-proton chain, which is the "technical term" for hydrogen fusion into helium.
Who invented Rutherford's nuclear atom?
Ernest Rutherford
The source of the sun's energy is?
Nuclear fussion
What is the release of matter and energy from nuclear decay?
Fussion
How are nuclear fission and fussion the same?
Both release excess nuclear binding energy.
Are the products of nuclear fussion radioactive?
no, but the products of fission are radioactive
Where can nuclear fussion be found?
The cores of stars and hydrogen bombs.
What are some pro's and con's about nuclear fussion?
it might eat you
How does the suns energy become your energy?
In the sun is a nuclear fussion energy
What is a benefit of nuclear fussion?
There is a lower risk of runaway chain reactions.
Which kind of nuclear reactions is the source of the sun's energy?
Nuclear fussion of Hydrogen to give helium, positron and energy
How are nuclear fussion reactions commonly used in society today?
Very carefully
What two names are given the sun's energy?
Solar Energy & Nuclear Fussion.
Between nuclear fission and fussion radioactive by-product are more characteristic of which?
Fission
