The energy production of the sun & the atomic bombs used in world war ll
nuclear chain reactionNote: there are also chemical chain reactions (e.g. polymerization), of course they involve no neutrons
Nuclear reactions such as fusion and fission convert mass into energy, following Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2. In fusion, lighter atomic nuclei combine to form heavier ones, releasing energy, while in fission, heavy atomic nuclei split into lighter ones, also releasing energy.
binary fission
Splitting of atom
Fission by-products are the radioactive materials produced during the splitting of atomic nuclei in nuclear reactions. These by-products can vary but typically include isotopes of elements such as cesium, strontium, iodine, and xenon. Proper handling and disposal of fission by-products are essential to prevent environmental contamination and health risks.
by nucleoli fission reactions
Not fission. The sun's energy is produced by nuclear fusion, and that energy produced all the vegetation which turned into fossil fuel.
nuclear chain reactionNote: there are also chemical chain reactions (e.g. polymerization), of course they involve no neutrons
Not exactly, nuclear chain reactions are a series of nuclear fissions initiated by neutrons produced in a preceding fission.
Nuclear energy is produced in the core of a nuclear reactor, where controlled nuclear fission reactions occur. These reactions release heat energy, which is then used to generate electricity through steam turbines.
Non-radioactive elements can undergo fission reactions, but they are typically not used in nuclear power plants because their fission tends to require high-energy neutrons, which are more easily produced in reactions involving radioactive elements. However, non-radioactive elements like uranium-238 can undergo fission in certain reactor designs.
Nuclear energy is produced through nuclear fission reactions, which involve splitting the nucleus of an atom to release energy. This process generates heat, which is used to produce steam and drive turbines to generate electricity.
neutrons
Energy is produced in the nucleus through nuclear reactions such as fission (splitting of an atomic nucleus) or fusion (combining of atomic nuclei). In these reactions, a small amount of mass is converted into a large amount of energy, as predicted by Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2.
Nuclear energy is produced by both fission and fusion processes.
Nuclear reactions such as fusion and fission convert mass into energy, following Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2. In fusion, lighter atomic nuclei combine to form heavier ones, releasing energy, while in fission, heavy atomic nuclei split into lighter ones, also releasing energy.
binary fission