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Any elements (more specifically isotopes of elements) that are capable of undergoing the process of nuclear fission. Only Uranium-235 and Plutonium-238 are fissionable out of the entire Periodic Table of the elements. Nuclear fission is a special type of radioactive decay that splits the nucleus of an atom, releasing large amounts of energy. Unlike other forms of decay, fission can be controlled and does not occur spontaneously. A slow-moving neutron that hits a nucleus of a fissionable element becomes absorbed by the element making it extremely unstable. (Think of it like throwing a brick at an already unstable brick wall.) The nucleus of the atom collapses, (splits) releasing energy, more neutrons, and 2 new elements. (a.k.a. no more uranium atom)
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Pure substances made from only one type of atom are?
This would be called an element, or a mono-atomic compound.
What are the elements in Phenol?
There are three elements. They are carbon,hydrogen and oxygen.
What Elements on the left side of the table are classified as what type of elements?
Group 1 Elements (elements in the first group [column]) are classed as Alkali Metals. Group 2 Elements (elements in the second group [column]) are classed as Alkaline Earth Metals. All elements not in a representative group are classed as Transition Metals. Group 3 Elements (elements in the third full group [coulumn]) are classed as Earth Metals
What are some Elements with hydrogen and oxygen?
Hydrogen and oxygen are already elements. Elements do not contain other elements.
How many elements were there in 1860?
63 elements had been discovered so far.
Similarties between uranium-235 and plutonium-239 in nuclear reactors?
Uranium 235 and Plutonium 239 are fissile elements, fissionable with thermal neutrons.
Why do nuclear reactors require a fissionable isotope?
The fissionable isotope is required for the nuclear reactor operation. The fissionable isotope when fissions it give energy due to the mass difference according to Einstein formula E = mc2
Is plutonium 239 fissionable?
Yes, this isotope is very fissionable and is used in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.
What do nuclear plants use instead of fossil fuels?
Nuclear plants use fissionable material to generate heat instead of burning fossil fuel for the same purpose. The fissionable fuel is in the core of a nuclear reactor, and this core and the associated elements of the nuclear plant allow us to tap nuclear energy via nuclear fission.
How is neptunium similar to plutonium?
Similarities: - Np and Pu are radioactive, unstable chemical elements - Np and Pu are man made - Np and Pu are dangerous - Np and Pu are fissionable with thermal neutrons
What is the quantity of fissionable material called that CANNOT sustain a nuclear reaction?
Subcritical mass is the quantity of fissionable material that cannot sustain a nuclear reaction. When the amount of fissionable material is below the critical mass required to sustain a chain reaction, it is considered subcritical.
The core of a nuclear reactor includes?
Fissionable substances.
How do you get the fissionable plutonium on Sims 2 for the Game Boy?
you dont
What is nuclear fission energy?
Nuclear Fission Energy is energy that is produced using fissionable elements. The most common is Uranium. Fission energy involves the fission heating water and turning a turbine, much like coal.
Why is fission a non-renewable source?
because it cant be used again Answer: Fissionable materials are a limited resource (there is only so much uranium etc. that we can recover) When this resource is used up all fission powered plants will essentially run out of fuel. In good fission processes the spent fuel is taken and reprocessed to recover new potentially fissionable elements as well as radioactive isotopes for medical and other uses.
What type of reactor makes more fissionable material?
A breeder reactor
What elements are in the atomic bomb?
The atomic bomb typically contains enriched uranium or plutonium as the fissionable material, along with conventional explosives to trigger the nuclear chain reaction. When detonated, these elements undergo a rapid chain reaction, releasing a massive amount of energy in the form of heat, blast, and radiation.
