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Helium has two valence electrons, it has completely filled s orbital and has stable electronic configuration. Hence it is chemically inert
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How is hydrogen changed into helium in nuclear fission?
Hydrogen is not changed into helium in nuclear fission. In nuclear physics, nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more lighter atomic nuclei are forced together and are fused into a heavier nucleus. In the case of the formation of hydrogen into helium, our sun does that in what is called the proton-proton reaction.
Is helium produced only in the cores of stars?
No. Helium nuclei are a common product of nuclear fission, as takes place in nuclear explosions and reactors. These nuclei then pick up electrons from other atoms and become whole helium atoms.
Is the helium nucleus a byproduct of fission?
Yes, but only if the nuclear disintegration is alpha decay. Alpha decay is only one mode of radioactive decay, and in alpha decay, a helium-4 nucleus (the alpha particle) will appear. Beta decay (two types) and spontaneous fission are also modes of radioactive decay, and different particles appear in those events. Links are provided below to Related questions that will help you sort this out.
What is the chemical make up elements of the sun?
hydrogen mainly, but there undergo fission to form helium (which undergo fission as the star approaches supernova producing the heavy elements like carbon)
What is the only naturally occurring element used for nuclear fission?
Uranium is the only naturally occurring element used for nuclear fission in commercial nuclear reactors. It is typically found in two isotopes, uranium-235 and uranium-238, with uranium-235 being the primary isotope used for nuclear fission reactions.
How is hydrogen changed into helium in nuclear fission?
Hydrogen is not changed into helium in nuclear fission. In nuclear physics, nuclear fusion is a reaction in which two or more lighter atomic nuclei are forced together and are fused into a heavier nucleus. In the case of the formation of hydrogen into helium, our sun does that in what is called the proton-proton reaction.
What is the hydrogen to helium reaction that is occurring inside the sun called?
nuclear fission
What are two common fuels used during the process of fission?
hydrogen and helium
Nuclear fission where is it found?
stars.... stars are made of hydrogen, helium, and nuclear fusion
What is associated with a nucleus breaking down and emitting a helium nucleus?
nuclear fission, alpha decay
How does the sun produce all of its energy?
Looking at it very simplistically, the sun contains an enormous amount of hydrogen inside which through the nuclear fission process produces helium. The process of fission (combing of 2 hydrogen atoms into 1 helium atom) releases tremendous amount of energy. The energy is equivalent to the mass that is lost in the fission process.
Is helium produced only in the cores of stars?
No. Helium nuclei are a common product of nuclear fission, as takes place in nuclear explosions and reactors. These nuclei then pick up electrons from other atoms and become whole helium atoms.
Is the helium nucleus a byproduct of fission?
Yes, but only if the nuclear disintegration is alpha decay. Alpha decay is only one mode of radioactive decay, and in alpha decay, a helium-4 nucleus (the alpha particle) will appear. Beta decay (two types) and spontaneous fission are also modes of radioactive decay, and different particles appear in those events. Links are provided below to Related questions that will help you sort this out.
What forms if 6 neutrons are added to a carbon atom?
The nucleus will probably instantly fission into three helium nuclei and a shower of six neutrons.
What is the chemical make up elements of the sun?
hydrogen mainly, but there undergo fission to form helium (which undergo fission as the star approaches supernova producing the heavy elements like carbon)
What has the author John Gary Owen written?
John Gary Owen has written: 'The calibration and use of a helium-3 spectrometer to measure delayed neutron spectra following neutron-induced fission of uranium-235 at several fission energies'
What are 2 nuclear reactions?
The two main categories are (1) fusion: joining small atoms into larger atoms, such as hydrogen-1 into helium-4, and (2) fission, the splitting of certain large atoms, such as U-235.The two main categories are (1) fusion: joining small atoms into larger atoms, such as hydrogen-1 into helium-4, and (2) fission, the splitting of certain large atoms, such as U-235.The two main categories are (1) fusion: joining small atoms into larger atoms, such as hydrogen-1 into helium-4, and (2) fission, the splitting of certain large atoms, such as U-235.The two main categories are (1) fusion: joining small atoms into larger atoms, such as hydrogen-1 into helium-4, and (2) fission, the splitting of certain large atoms, such as U-235.
