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Uranium 238 is bombarded by neutrons, and forms Neptunium 238. Neptunium decays to form Plutonium 238.
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Where did the word plutonium come from?
The name of the chemical element plutonium (Pu) is derived from the name of the dwarf planet Pluto.
Is the element plutonium man made?
Yes, plutonium is an artificial element.
Is plutonium a pure element or compound?
Plutonium is a pure chemical element.
Where does uranium and plutonium come from?
Uranium is a natural element extracted from ores. Plutonium is an artificial element obtained in a nuclear reactor by nuclear reactions from uranium 238.
Is plutonium a natural or synthetic element?
Plutonium is an artificial element; natural plutonium exist only in extremely traces.
Is plutonium heterogeneous?
Plutonium is a chemical element; a chemical element is considered homogeneous.
What element was named after underworld?
Plutonium Plutonium
What element is name after Pluto?
Plutonium .
Is plutonium a example of a synthetic element?
Yes, plutonium is an artificial element, man made.
Is plutonium polar?
Plutonium is a chemical element, not a molecule.
Is plutonium least poisonous to humans?
Plutonium is a very toxic element; also is a radioactive element.
What element is radioactive and synthetic plutonium xenon barium or cesium?
Plutonium is a radioactive chemical element; practically all plutonium is man made - in the nature plutonium is extremely rare.
