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How are uranium238 and uranium 235 the same?
Uranium-238 and uranium-235 are both isotopes of uranium, meaning they have the same number of protons in their nucleus. They are both naturally occurring and radioactive, with uranium-235 being used in nuclear reactors and weapons due to its ability to sustain a nuclear chain reaction. Uranium-238 can also undergo nuclear reactions but is less commonly used for this purpose.
What isotopes contains two neutrons in its nucleus?
An isotope that contains two neutrons in its nucleus is deuterium, also known as hydrogen-2. Deuterium is a stable isotope of hydrogen that has one proton, one electron, and two neutrons. It is commonly used in nuclear reactors and as a tracer in chemical reactions.
What is difference between REACTORS and vessels?
Reactors are vessels specifically designed for carrying out chemical reactions, often with controlled conditions such as temperature and pressure. Vessels are generally containers that can hold a variety of substances, including reactors. Reactors are a type of vessel that is specialized for chemical processing.
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.
How many nuclear reactors were there in France in 1973?
In 1973 nuclear power in France was at a cross-roads. The earlier gas cooled graphite reactors (eight were built), similar to the magnox design in the UK, were clearly not adequate for future power demands, and decisions were made to follow the PWR route in future. I do not have details of when these eight reactors were shutdown, but they existed in 1973. There was also a small PWR at Chooz, of 310 MWe output, and there was a prototype fast reactor Phenix of 250 MWe. Superphenix came later. So the simple answer was ten reactors (that is power reactors, excluding small research reactors)
What features of the fuel rods used in reactors prevent them from becoming explosive?
They absorb electrons, the more you insert the fuel rods, the more electrons are removed from the chain reaction.
Form of matter found in lighting bolts nuclear reactors and stars?
Plasma is the form of matter found in lightning bolts, nuclear reactors, and stars. It is a state of matter that consists of charged particles, such as electrons and ions, and is characterized by its high energy and conductivity.
What rhymes with reactors?
factors rhyme with reactors tractors rhyme with reactors actors rhyme with reactors
Does nuclear energy contain water?
no. most reactors use water as coolant and/or moderator, but nuclear energy is energy and contains no matter.
Do fusion powers nuclear reactors?
No. Our reactors are fission reactors. We haven't yet mastered fusion reactors for power.
When does plasma exist?
Plasma exists at high temperatures where atoms are stripped of their electrons, resulting in a state of matter where both electrons and nuclei are free to move independently. Plasma is commonly found in stars, lightning, neon lights, and fusion reactors.
Are there more fast breeder or thermal nuclear reactors?
Most nuclear reactors are thermal-neutron reactors. A few fast breeder reactors have been built, but not many.
Are lasers used for nuclear reactors?
No, at least not for power reactors
Are all-stars fusion reactors?
Yes, stars are fusion reactors.
How Many nuclear reactors are there on the Earth?
As of 2021, there are around 440 nuclear reactors in operation worldwide. These reactors are used for generating electricity through nuclear fission reactions. The number of reactors changes over time due to construction of new reactors and decommissioning of old ones.
What process do nuclear reactors use?
Nuclear reactors use nuclear fission.
The country with the most number of nuclear reactors?
The US with 100 (I am uncertain if this is all reactors or just power reactors though, there are several small reactors operated to make medical isotopes, etc. or for research purposes of various kinds).
