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they couldn't be broken down. They are the smallest parts of molecules

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Do atoms split?

Yes, atoms can split in a process called nuclear fission. This usually occurs in heavy elements when they absorb a neutron and split into smaller elements, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This phenomenon is the basis for nuclear power plants and atomic bombs.


Can diamond atoms be split?

Diamond atoms cannot be split using normal chemical reactions because they are held together by strong covalent bonds. To split diamond atoms, extremely high temperatures and pressures would be needed to overcome the bond strength.


what molecule can split hydrogen and oxygen atoms?

The hydroxide ion OH- , water H2O, hydronium ion H3O+ , and heavy water H2O2


Ozone is created when oxygen?

is exposed to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, causing oxygen molecules to split apart into two separate oxygen atoms. These oxygen atoms can then combine with other oxygen molecules to form ozone (O3).


What uranium splits into?

Uranium 235 will naturally decay (with a half-life of 700 million years) into thorium 231. If it encounters a neutron, it can split into 2 or 3 smaller atoms; the exact atoms formed may vary.Uranium 235 will naturally decay (with a half-life of 700 million years) into thorium 231. If it encounters a neutron, it can split into 2 or 3 smaller atoms; the exact atoms formed may vary.Uranium 235 will naturally decay (with a half-life of 700 million years) into thorium 231. If it encounters a neutron, it can split into 2 or 3 smaller atoms; the exact atoms formed may vary.Uranium 235 will naturally decay (with a half-life of 700 million years) into thorium 231. If it encounters a neutron, it can split into 2 or 3 smaller atoms; the exact atoms formed may vary.