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Fossil fuels are so called because they have been formed from decayed vegetable or animal organisms, which over long periods of time have been converted to hydrocarbons. Energy from these fuels is essentially chemical energy which is formed by chemical reaction with oxygen, ie burning. It does not involve any nuclear reactions. Nuclear energy arises through changes to the nucleus of the elements concerned. The fuels used which can be made to fission and release energy are mainly uranium and also plutonium. These are metals and have no origin in any once living material, they are purely inorganic.
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Which of these accurately describes a difference between nuclear energy and fossil fuel?
Nuclear fuel has a higher energy density than fossil fuels.
Energy sources other than fossil fuel are called what kind of resources?
They are called renewables. (though strictly, nuclear power is not a fossil fuel and is not renewable).They are called alternative energy sources.
What is less energy efficient than fossil fuels?
Nuclear power can be less energy efficient than fossil fuels due to the high energy costs associated with mining, refining, and transporting radioactive materials, as well as the construction and decommissioning of nuclear power plants. Additionally, the storage and disposal of nuclear waste presents significant energy and environmental challenges.
What are energy sources other than fossil fuels?
Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy, are alternative options to fossil fuels for generating power. Nuclear energy is another non-fossil fuel source that can provide substantial energy output.
What 'Manufacturing fossil fuel energy is much less efficient than manufacturing?
Manufacturing fossil fuel energy is much less efficient than manufacturing _____.
Do fossil fuels have a higher or lower energy content than a similar mass of nuclear fuel?
Total energy as expressed in Einsteins equation E=mc2 reveals that they are identical because the masses are identical and c is a constant. With present technology you can extract more energy from a given mass of nuclear fuels (in a nuclear reactor) than the same mass of fossil fuel in a thermoelectric generating plant.
Why is nuclear energy that provide electricity is more advantageous than the use of energy from fossil fuel?
precision and quality
What are some advantages of nuclear?
Cheaper, More energy than fossil fuel, Better for the air
Which of these accurately describes a difference between nuclear energy and fossil fuel?
Nuclear fuel has a higher energy density than fossil fuels.
Energy sources other than fossil fuel are called what kind of resources?
They are called renewables. (though strictly, nuclear power is not a fossil fuel and is not renewable).They are called alternative energy sources.
How does nuclear energy differ from fossil fuels?
With fossil fuels we burn them to produce heat. With nuclear fuel we produce a nuclear chain reaction in a reactor which produces heat. Using the heat to produce electricity is the same for both types of fuel.
What is less energy efficient than fossil fuels?
Nuclear power can be less energy efficient than fossil fuels due to the high energy costs associated with mining, refining, and transporting radioactive materials, as well as the construction and decommissioning of nuclear power plants. Additionally, the storage and disposal of nuclear waste presents significant energy and environmental challenges.
How efficient is uranium?
Uranium is an efficient fuel for nuclear power generation because its energy density is much higher than that of fossil fuels like coal or oil. In a nuclear reactor, a small amount of uranium can produce a large amount of energy through the process of nuclear fission, making it a highly efficient fuel source.
What are energy sources other than fossil fuels?
Renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy, are alternative options to fossil fuels for generating power. Nuclear energy is another non-fossil fuel source that can provide substantial energy output.
Why would nuclear power be of an advantage as a form of energy compared to fossil fuels?
Nuclear power produces energy without creating greenhouse gas emissions, which helps combat climate change. It can also generate large amounts of electricity consistently, providing a reliable source of power. Additionally, nuclear fuel is more energy-dense than fossil fuels, meaning it can produce more energy with less fuel.
What are the enviromental impacts with nuclear energy?
Far less than fossil fuels. The amount of nuclear fuel required to make a certain amount of energy is tiny compared to fossil fuels, and therefore produces far less pollution. Most of the pollution is from mining the nuclear fuel, the only pollution from burning the fuel is "heat pollution", where the cooling towers dump waste heat into a lake or ocean and the temperature changes the ecosystem.
What is another source than fossil fuel?
Solar Energy
