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Why can gaseous isotopes of an element can be separated by diffusion?
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Each isotope has a characteristic mass that is distint from the mass of any other isotope. An isotope with a lower mass difuses more rapidly than one with a higher mass. Although the difference is usually small,many sequential diffusion stages can result in an almost pure sample of one isotope. This was the method by which the uranium-235 isotope in natural uranium was sufficiently concentrated to make the first atomic bomb.
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Where does uranium 235 come from?
Uranium 235 is a natural isotope of uranium (the concentration is approx. 0,7 %); uranium 235 is separated from the other uranium isotopes by different methods (centrifugation, gaseous diffusion;also on small scale by laser, mass spectrometric, ion exchange, etc.).
How does gaseous exchange take place in Amoeba?
This happens by Diffusion
Is helium a gaseous mixture at room temperature?
Helium is gaseous but it is not a mixture - it is a chemical element.
Gaseous element with atomic number 10?
Neon
What element is a highly corrosive gaseous halogen?
fluorine
Why is separation by diffusion not efficient for the separation of isotopes of uranium?
The gaseous diffusion separation of the uranium isotopes is very efficient but expensive; the centrifugation is now preferred.
Where does uranium 235 come from?
Uranium 235 is a natural isotope of uranium (the concentration is approx. 0,7 %); uranium 235 is separated from the other uranium isotopes by different methods (centrifugation, gaseous diffusion;also on small scale by laser, mass spectrometric, ion exchange, etc.).
Which gaseous element with the highest density of all gaseous elements?
Radon is the densest gaseous element.
How do you spell oxyegen?
The gaseous element is oxygen.
What are the ratings and certificates for History of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant - 2012?
History of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant - 2012 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved
Can elements be separated in physical means?
There are several ways in which elements can be separated by physical methods. Centrifuge If you grind an ore to sufficient fineness, you can use a centrifuge to separate an element based on its specific gravity. Panning is a more primitive version of this basic method. Gaseous Diffusion You can also heat an ore to the temperature at which a particular element becomes gaseous and separate it out.
In most metals and alloys diffusion occurs by?
Solid state diffusion (between metals) and gaseous diffusion (a gas in a metal).
By what mechanism does gaseous exchange occur?
simple diffusion
What actors and actresses appeared in History of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant - 2012?
The cast of History of the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant - 2012 includes: Carl Nathe
Is fluorine a compound or element?
gaseous element
What gaseous element has 5 element electrons and fewer neutrons than sodium?
The element with 5 fewer electrons than sodium is not a gaseous element!
How does gaseous exchange take place in Amoeba?
This happens by Diffusion
