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Not always no.
If you remember the old "trimphone dials" for example - or the glow-in-the-dark fishing floats which consist of a small glass tube, these contain tritium gas. The disintigration of this yields light. The ouput of energy however is anything but huge - typically in the order of attowatts for even a large tube.
On the other hand, a nuclear power station or bomb can yield power levels in billions and trillions of watts.
So, without a more defined question, the answer can only really be an expansion of "Sometimes."
What else can I help you with?
What does the term nuclear reaction refer to?
The term nuclear reaction is a general one, and it refers to any change in atomic nuclei. There are a lot of different ones (nuclear changes) that qualify, so let's look at some. A nuclear reaction could be a nuclear decay event where a single atomic nucleus undergoes a change. Alpha decay, beta decay, spontaneous fission and even gamma emission are nuclear reactions. Additionally, a nuclear reaction could refer to the interaction of a subatomic particle and an atomic nucleus, like neutron capture in nuclear chain reactions. Further, nuclear fusion, which is constantly going on in our sun, is also considered a nuclear reaction because lighter atomic nuclei are fused together to make heavier ones. As there are a number of "flavors" of nuclear reactions, we leave a reader a variety of options to choose from when we apply this term. It may help to be more specific, depending on the way this term is used.
All nuclear reactions due to nuclear transmutation?
Nuclear reactions may or may not involve nuclear transmutation. We need to split hairs here to arrive at the correct answer, and the answer involves the definition of the word transmutation. We sometimes think of transmutation as the changing of one element to another. Fission and fusion reactions do this, and many kinds of radioactive decay also convert one element into another. But there are some kinds of nuclear reactions that do not change an atom from one element to another, but instead change it from one isotope of a given element into another isotope of that element. There are a number of examples of this, and one is where isotopes of a given element absorb a neutron and become another isotope of that element. A given nucleus incorporates the neutron into its nuclear arrangement and the next heavier isotope of that element is created. If a "strict" definition of transmutation is used where it means a nuclear reaction that changes one element into another, then no, this does not always happen as illustrated above with the example of neutron absorption. If a more general interpretation of the term is used where we say that the nucleus transmutes meaning changes configuration, then yes, nuclear reactions involve nuclear transmutation.
Chemical reactions that release energy will always explode?
No, not all chemical reactions that release energy will explode. Some reactions may release energy in the form of heat or light without causing an explosion. Explosion occurs when there is a rapid release of energy in a confined space, resulting in a sudden increase in pressure.
What are the chemical reactions that happen when a nuclear plant explodes?
That would depend on what is ignited. If you are referring to events such as the accident in Chemobyl. Upon meltdown, the nuclear core which is partly composed of graphite burned releasing radioactive smoke. There must be many chemical combustion reactions of all sorts happening depending on what has caught on fire. The major concern is the radioactive debris from the core spewing into the environment. There would not be a large explosion such as a nuclear bomb because the uranium used in the core is not enriched enough to detonate.
Do nuclear reactors use lasers?
Nuclear reactors do not typically use lasers as a primary component in their operation. Lasers are more commonly used in research, industry, and medical applications. Nuclear reactors rely on controlled nuclear fission reactions to generate heat for electricity production.
What can uranium change to?
Uranium may suffer nuclear reactions, nuclear fission, nuclear decay.
Reaction that involves a change in the nucleus?
Nuclear reactions involve changes in the nucleus of an atom, such as nuclear fission (splitting of a nucleus) and nuclear fusion (combining of nuclei). These reactions release large amounts of energy and are the basis for nuclear power and weapons. The products of these reactions can be different elements and isotopes.
Are atoms created or distroyed in a chemical?
i think that in nuclear reactions but in normal reaction not created and destroyedAdded:No, never created or destroyed. Only in nuclear reactions some atoms may change in other atoms (by decay or fusion) but still not (totally) distroyed.
Are atoms destructible?
Atoms are not destructible in the sense that they cannot be destroyed or eliminated. However, they can undergo nuclear reactions or nuclear decay processes where the atom may change into a different element.
What is a nuclear activity?
Nuclear activity refers to processes or reactions involving atomic nuclei, such as nuclear fission or fusion. These reactions release large amounts of energy and are used in nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons. Additionally, nuclear activity can also include the study of nuclear decay, radiation, and the behavior of subatomic particles within the nucleus.
What things may change the rate of chemical reactions in a cell?
temperature and pH
What does the term nuclear reaction refer to?
The term nuclear reaction is a general one, and it refers to any change in atomic nuclei. There are a lot of different ones (nuclear changes) that qualify, so let's look at some. A nuclear reaction could be a nuclear decay event where a single atomic nucleus undergoes a change. Alpha decay, beta decay, spontaneous fission and even gamma emission are nuclear reactions. Additionally, a nuclear reaction could refer to the interaction of a subatomic particle and an atomic nucleus, like neutron capture in nuclear chain reactions. Further, nuclear fusion, which is constantly going on in our sun, is also considered a nuclear reaction because lighter atomic nuclei are fused together to make heavier ones. As there are a number of "flavors" of nuclear reactions, we leave a reader a variety of options to choose from when we apply this term. It may help to be more specific, depending on the way this term is used.
All nuclear reactions due to nuclear transmutation?
Nuclear reactions may or may not involve nuclear transmutation. We need to split hairs here to arrive at the correct answer, and the answer involves the definition of the word transmutation. We sometimes think of transmutation as the changing of one element to another. Fission and fusion reactions do this, and many kinds of radioactive decay also convert one element into another. But there are some kinds of nuclear reactions that do not change an atom from one element to another, but instead change it from one isotope of a given element into another isotope of that element. There are a number of examples of this, and one is where isotopes of a given element absorb a neutron and become another isotope of that element. A given nucleus incorporates the neutron into its nuclear arrangement and the next heavier isotope of that element is created. If a "strict" definition of transmutation is used where it means a nuclear reaction that changes one element into another, then no, this does not always happen as illustrated above with the example of neutron absorption. If a more general interpretation of the term is used where we say that the nucleus transmutes meaning changes configuration, then yes, nuclear reactions involve nuclear transmutation.
Is actinium used in bombs?
Actinium itself is not used in bombs. However, it can be a byproduct of nuclear reactions and may potentially be used in the initiation systems of certain types of nuclear weapons.
What are the release dates for My Siren is Nuclear - 2010?
My Siren is Nuclear - 2010 was released on: USA: 30 May 2010 (ArtsFest Film Festival)
Chemical reactions that release energy will always explode?
No, not all chemical reactions that release energy will explode. Some reactions may release energy in the form of heat or light without causing an explosion. Explosion occurs when there is a rapid release of energy in a confined space, resulting in a sudden increase in pressure.
What else could exothermic and endothermic reactions be used?
They could be used for making science test or other things, per example: Many chemical reactions release energy in the form of heat, light, or sound. These are exothermic reactions. Exothermic reactions may occur spontaneously and result in higher randomness or entropy (ΔS > 0) of the system. They are denoted by a negative heat flow (heat is lost to the surroundings) and decrease in enthalpy (ΔH < 0). In the lab, exothermic reactions produce heat or may even be explosive.
