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Yes. Pu-239 is somewhat analogous to U-235 and is used in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.

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Animals that undergo binary fission?

What kind of animals undergo binary fission


Where does the nuclear enengy come from?

It comes from the fission of certain nuclei, mostly U235 and Pu239. Every fission of a nucleus of an atom of these materials releases a certain amount of energy as heat.


The atoms that remain after a nucleus disintegrates is?

smaller then the original atom and possibly radioative


What organisms undergo fission?

An organism that can undergo binary fission would be a plan ol prokaryotic cell or a protozoan if you want something specific.


Can bacteria undergo binary fission?

Yes it can.


What kind of reaction does oxygen undergo fusion or fission?

Oxygen undergoes fusion reactions in the cores of massive stars, where it can fuse into heavier elements. Oxygen does not undergo fission reactions naturally.


When a few atoms undergo fission they cause many more atoms to split this process is called an?

When a few atoms undergo fission, they cause many more atoms to split; this process is called an atomic bomb.


Where do you get nuclear energy from?

From heat released when nuclei of uranium 235 undergo fission


Why prokaryotic cells do not undergo proper mitosis?

Prokaryotic cells do not undergo mitosis because they lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Instead, they replicate through a process called binary fission, where the DNA is duplicated and the cell divides into two daughter cells.


An animals that undergo binary fission?

One example of an animal that undergoes binary fission is the starfish. During binary fission, the starfish's body splits into two separate individuals, each with the ability to regenerate any lost body parts. This process allows the starfish to reproduce asexually and increase its population.


Why are radioactive substances useful in fission bombs?

Radioactive substances, such as uranium or plutonium, are used in fission bombs because they can undergo nuclear fission, releasing a large amount of energy in a chain reaction. This energy release is what creates the explosive power of the bomb.


Can we use a non radioactive element in fission reaction?

Non-radioactive elements can undergo fission reactions, but they are typically not used in nuclear power plants because their fission tends to require high-energy neutrons, which are more easily produced in reactions involving radioactive elements. However, non-radioactive elements like uranium-238 can undergo fission in certain reactor designs.