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Nuclear Fission.

Splitting the atom creates masses of energy, so it is done in nuclear power plants which we use to power towns and cities.

Nuclear Fusion is joining two atoms together to form new elements and such. Scientists havent found out how to do this, but it takes place in Supernovas in space.

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What always splits when fission is around?

The nucleus of an atom always splits when fission occurs. Fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei.


Produced when two or more nuclei join together or when the nucleus of one atoms splits apart?

Nuclear Energy


What processes a molecule splits releasing neutrons and energy?

In nuclear fission it is the nucleus of the atom that splits, not a molecule, and this releases neutrons and energy. Reactions at the molecule level are termed chemical reactions, not nuclear, and these chemical reactions involve whole atoms and molecules.


A nuclear reaction in which the nuclei of atoms join together is called nuclear fission.true or false?

False. Combining nuclei to form a new nucleus is called nuclear fusion. Nuclear fission is the splitting of an atomic nucleus.


What is the most common nuclear reaction?

The most common nuclear reaction is nuclear fusion, where atoms combine to form a heavier nucleus. This reaction is what powers the sun and other stars, as well as hydrogen bombs.


What is a fission nuclear reaction?

The primary result of a fission reaction is the conversion of mass to energy. In fission, the nucleus split, either through radioactive decay or as result of being bombarded by other subatomic particles known as neutrons.


A reaction in which small nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus?

This is a nuclear fusion reaction, where two or more small atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This type of reaction is the process that powers the sun and other stars.


A nuclear reaction in which an atoms nucleus is split into two smaller nuclei and energy is released as heat is known as?

nuclear fission


in a nuclear fission reaction, a freely moving neutron is introduced to a nuclear fuel, such as uranium-235. What happens next?

A neutron is absorbed by an atoms nucleus


What is the process in which large atoms are broken apart?

The process in which large atoms are broken apart is called nuclear fission. This occurs when the nucleus of an atom splits into two or lighter nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy. Nuclear fission is used in nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons.


What does NOT describe a nuclear reaction?

A nuclear reaction does not involve the breaking or forming of chemical bonds between atoms. Instead, it involves changes in the nucleus of atoms, such as nuclear fission or fusion. Additionally, a nuclear reaction does not typically release energy through the rearrangement of electrons in an atom's outer shell like a chemical reaction does.


What is it called when a large unstable atom splits?

When a large unstable atom splits into two or more smaller atoms, it is called nuclear fission. This process releases a large amount of energy and can result in a chain reaction if not properly controlled.