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Can an atom of plutonium divide in to smaller particles that retain all the properties of plutonium?
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∙ 12y ago
It is not correct: if an atom is divided it is not the original atom.
Tyreek Marquardt
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∙ 14y agoAlmost any element can be divided. This one being one of those.
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∙ 12y agoNo, it is not possible - the atom is specific for a chemical element.
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∙ 11y agoYes - this produces radiation and is utilized in nuclear power plants around the world.
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∙ 9y agoYes, the isotopes Pu-239 and Pu-241 are fissile with thermal neutrons.
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∙ 9y agoIt is not correct: if an atom is divided it is not the original atom.
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Can a atom divide into smaller particles?
Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
How can properties help you divide?
im not sure
Scientists divide elements into?
Scientists divide the elements on the periodic table into metals and non-metals, with a subcategory of transition metals in between. Gasses are on the right of the periodic table, while metals are on the left.
Can an electron be further divided?
No until now no one has been able to divide electrons any further but who knows in the future
Which parts of the respiratory system divide into smaller and smaller tubes in a pattern that resembles the braches of a tree?
bonchi
Can a atom divide into smaller particles?
Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
What happens to the electrons in covalent bonds?
The electrons divide into smaller and smaller particles. And for all the ppl who are using this for one of mr. shermans agenda's I did the same thing ;)
Do you divide or multiply when changing meters to centermeter?
Centimeters are smaller ,right? If you multiply , it will get bigger, if u divide it gets smaller, divide.
What is the analogy of cut?
To divide something into smaller and smaller pieces until you won't be able to divide it anymore.
How do you change grammes into kilogrammes?
well you divide or multiply. if it is bigger to smaller then you multiply, if it is smaller to bigger you divide
How can properties help you divide?
im not sure
How many time smaller is 54 than 540?
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Particles in a what often separate?
Usually particles in a liquid or gas seperate, but particles within a gas divide more quickly than a liquid.
Scientists divide elements into?
Scientists divide the elements on the periodic table into metals and non-metals, with a subcategory of transition metals in between. Gasses are on the right of the periodic table, while metals are on the left.
Why do you divide to change a smaller unit to a larger unit?
Because the number of larger units will be less than the number of smaller units, and when you divide the answer is usually smaller than the number you started with.
When you divide a fraction by a whole number is the answer larger or smaller than the fraction?
smaller
What happens when you divide by two?
you get a smaller number!
