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How long does it take for plutonium to kill you?

This depends on many factors: your age, your general health, internal or external irradiation, quantity of plutonium ingested or inhaled, the chemical form of plutonium, the physical form of plutonium, the dose equivalent, etc. But be sure that plutonium is very toxic and radioactive - it is an important danger without precautions.


In what form is plutonium found?

Plutonium is a solid metal.


Is plutonium a cation?

Yes, as a metal plutonium can form cations.


What bond does plutonium form?

Plutonium forms ionic bonds.


Can plutonium combine with uranium?

Plutonium and uranium can form alloys.


Can uranium and plutonium bond?

Uranium and plutonium can form alloys.


What plutonium mixes with?

Plutonium can form many alloys with other metals.


Is plutonium dangerous in its raw form?

Yes, plutonium is highly radioactive and poses significant health risks in its raw form due to its emissions of alpha particles. Exposure to even small amounts of plutonium can be harmful and potentially fatal. Proper handling and containment are necessary to prevent exposure to this hazardous material.


Is plutonium reactive in its normal form?

Yes, plutonium is a chemical reactive metal.


What does plutonium react with and wont react with?

Plutonium react with the majority of nonmetals; plutonium doesn't react with noble gases. Plutonium can form alloys with other metals.


What are some common chemical reactions plutonium undergoes?

Plutonium can undergo various chemical reactions, including oxidation to form plutonium oxides like PuO2 and Pu2O3. It can also react with water to form plutonium hydroxide (Pu(OH)4) and hydrogen gas. In addition, plutonium can undergo chemical reactions with acids, halogens, and other compounds to form different plutonium compounds.


What happens that plutonium is combined?

After chemical reactions plutonium can form many compounds with the majority of nonmetals.