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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.
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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.
How do you get the gas known as helium?
Helium is obtained as a byproduct of methane extraction.
Is helium a fission?
Helium has two valence electrons, it has completely filled s orbital and has stable electronic configuration. Hence it is chemically inert
Which is bigger a helium nucleus or helium proton?
The helium nucleus is larger than the proton. The He nucleus consists of two protons, and one (rarely) or two (most commonly) neutrons. (These are He-3 and He-4, respectively.) That would make the helium nucleus a multiple of three or four times the mass of that of a single proton.
What happens when an element decays through alpha decay and spontaneous fission?
In alpha decay decay two neutrons and two protons are released from the nucleus and an alpha particle (an Helium nucleus) is released: the atom's nucleus changes in to that of a nucleus two place earlier in the periodic table (Proton number falls by 2, Nucleon number falls by 4) In spontaneous fission a heavy, unstable nucleus autonomously disintegrates and falls in to two smaller nuclei (daughter nuclei) of a similar mass and a few (depending on the nature of the fission) neutrons are released with high kinetic energy.
What is associated with a nucleus breaking down and emitting a helium nucleus?
nuclear fission, alpha decay
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.
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.
How do you get the gas known as helium?
Helium is obtained as a byproduct of methane extraction.
Can hydrogen be broken down by fission?
No. Hydrogen is the simplest and lightest element with the nucleus consisting only of a single proton. There is no smaller nucleus you can make. The only nuclear reaction hydrogen can undergo is fusion into helium.
Is helium a fission?
Helium has two valence electrons, it has completely filled s orbital and has stable electronic configuration. Hence it is chemically inert
Which is bigger a helium nucleus or helium proton?
The helium nucleus is larger than the proton. The He nucleus consists of two protons, and one (rarely) or two (most commonly) neutrons. (These are He-3 and He-4, respectively.) That would make the helium nucleus a multiple of three or four times the mass of that of a single proton.
What happens when an element decays through alpha decay and spontaneous fission?
In alpha decay decay two neutrons and two protons are released from the nucleus and an alpha particle (an Helium nucleus) is released: the atom's nucleus changes in to that of a nucleus two place earlier in the periodic table (Proton number falls by 2, Nucleon number falls by 4) In spontaneous fission a heavy, unstable nucleus autonomously disintegrates and falls in to two smaller nuclei (daughter nuclei) of a similar mass and a few (depending on the nature of the fission) neutrons are released with high kinetic energy.
The splitting of an atom's nucleus into two smaller nuclei is called?
The splitting of an atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei is called nuclear fission.
Does helium have protons and neutrons in its nucleus?
Yes Helium has two protons and two electrons in its nucleus.
How many positive protons does helium have in its nucleus?
Helium has 2 positive protons in its nucleus.
What is a Nucleus of a helium atom?
The nucleus of a helium atom contains two protons and two neutrons.
