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Which element does not occur in nature but it can be produced artificially?

Plutonium is an element that does not occur in nature in significant amounts but can be produced artificially in nuclear reactors.


How much energy produced in fission of an atom of uranium compair to an carbon atom?

The energy produced by fission of a uranium atom is millions of times greater than that produced by a carbon atom. Uranium fission releases a large amount of energy due to its high nuclear binding energy per nucleon, whereas carbon fission releases only a fraction of that energy. This difference in energy release is the basis for the use of uranium in nuclear power plants.


Where are nuclear fuels produced?

Nuclear fuels, such as enriched uranium, are produced in specialized facilities known as uranium enrichment plants. These facilities use various methods to increase the concentration of uranium-235, the fissile isotope used in nuclear reactors, in raw uranium ore. Once enriched, the uranium can be fabricated into fuel rods for use in nuclear power plants.


What is the origin of francium?

Francium is a naturally occurring radioactive element that is produced as a decay product of uranium and thorium. It is found in tiny amounts in uranium and thorium ores. Francium was first discovered in 1939 by Marguerite Perey in France.


How is uranium acquired?

Uranium is primarily acquired through mining operations, where it is extracted from the earth's crust. It can also be obtained through processes like in situ leaching, where a solution is pumped into underground uranium deposits to dissolve the metal for extraction. Some uranium is also produced as a byproduct of other mining operations, such as copper or gold mining.