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Why do radiation disaster affect larger area than chemical disaster?
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∙ 13y ago
Radiation disasters are made for spreading, so it more dangerous than chemical disasters
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Why do radiation disaster affect a larger area than chemical disastersdo?
It's because radiation is 'made' to spread.
Why do radiation disasters affect a larger area than the chemical disasters?
Most chemical disasters involve chemicals which are highly reactive in the environment. As such, they are almost immediately reacted to form less harmful chemicals than their original forms. Upon contact with water, some chemicals may also dissolve into concentrations which are not deemed as harmful to the humans or environment. Also, chemicals tend to be more dense than air. As such, upon exposure, they sink to the bottom rather than remain in the atmosphere. This reduces the radius in which the chemical can spread as containment measures come into place. In contrast, radiation from nuclear plants cannot be easily dispersed by the environment as they have a very long half life. As such, they are able to spread over large distances. Furthermore, while containment measures for chemical accidents are usually straight-forward (through neutralisation, chemical reaction, precipitation etc), the only way to contain radiation is to physically contain them in lead barrels; an impossible task once a nuclear plant has leaked. That is why nuclear plants have a containment vessel made up of lead which will melt upon an accident so as to contain the nuclear waste.
What happens to chemical bonds when new compounds are formed in a chemical reaction?
the bonds get larger and more bonds are created
Does electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet region represent a larger energy transition than does radiation in the infrared region?
Yes
Why is radiation of heat larger in a black surface than a white surface?
A black surface absorbs the heat radiation and a white surface reflects the heat radiation
What larger industry is the gum and wood chemicals industry part of?
Gum and wood chemical producers are part of the larger industrial organic chemical industry.
Is an example of succession?
After a disaster, small plants begin to grow in the affected area and are then replaced by larger plants.
What is the importannce of chemical bonds?
The importance of a chemical bond is to create molecules. So matter is larger.
How did the size of the the meteroite affect the size of the crater?
Generally the larger the meteorite the larger the crater.
Why disaster take place?
It seems as though there is a larger amount of disaster happening now, however we have to remember that that's how life is. In the past there have always been disasters. Volcanic Eruptions, Hurricanes, Tsunamis, Etc. We just take note to them now as they affect our lives.
How does surface area affect damping of an oscillation?
The larger the surface area, the larger the damping of an oscillation
Are the Earth's radiation wave larger than the suns?
Yes, they are longer. Longer wavelengths are lower energy.
