Compare and contrast chemical and nuclear reactions in regards to the parts of the atom involved in the reaction and the amount of energy produced?

Answer 1

A nucleus is the center of an atom, with the protons and neutrons. A chemical reaction is a reaction between one or more elements that changes it (or them) into a new substance, like frying an egg, or mixing baking soda and vinegar with baking soda.

A NUCLEAR reaction (if that is what you were looking for) is a reaction between different atoms that causes them to fuse or break apart, becoming a new element, like fusing lithium and hydrogen to make helium. Nuclear reactions usually make ALOT of energy. Just look at the Sun.

(WARNING: I don't actually mean for you to actually look at the Sun, since you can blind yourself. I just mean for you to use the Sun as an example.)

Answer 2

In a chemical reaction, only the electrons in the outer shell of the atom are involved, resulting in the formation or breaking of chemical bonds. This process typically involves smaller amounts of energy. In contrast, nuclear reactions involve the nucleus of the atom, where protons and neutrons are affected. Nuclear reactions release significantly more energy compared to chemical reactions due to the much stronger forces involved in altering the nucleus of the atom.

Answer 3

chemical - mass is conserved while in nuclear it is not