The reaction where an atomic nucleus splits into fragments is called nuclear fission. During this process, the nucleus of an atom, typically a heavy element like uranium or plutonium, absorbs a neutron and becomes unstable, leading to its division into two or more smaller nuclei, along with the release of energy and additional neutrons. This reaction is the principle behind nuclear power and atomic bombs.
Elements are created that differ from the reactants.
When an atomic nucleus fissions, it splits into smaller atomic nuclei. These smaller atomic nuclei are referred to as "fission fragments." The unstable nucleus of a radioactive element can fission (split) into smaller nuclei, i.e. those of lighter elements. This can also release other atomic particles, as well as energy. In nuclear power and atomic weapons, the fission process is initiated to release the nuclear energy. Natural fission is a much rarer occurrence than radioactive decay.
Nuclear Fission
a neutron is absorbed by an atom’s nucleus. (apex)
Fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy. This process is the underlying principle behind nuclear power plants and atomic bombs.
Fission.
In nuclear physics and nuclear chemistry, nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts (lighter nuclei), often producing free neutrons and photons (in the form of gamma rays).
Elements are created that differ from the reactants.
When an atomic nucleus fissions, it splits into smaller atomic nuclei. These smaller atomic nuclei are referred to as "fission fragments." The unstable nucleus of a radioactive element can fission (split) into smaller nuclei, i.e. those of lighter elements. This can also release other atomic particles, as well as energy. In nuclear power and atomic weapons, the fission process is initiated to release the nuclear energy. Natural fission is a much rarer occurrence than radioactive decay.
The nucleus of an atom always splits when fission occurs. Fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei.
Fission.
Nuclear Fission
fission: nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller partsfusion: nuclear fusion is the process by which two or more atomic nuclei join together "fuse"
a neutron is absorbed by an atom’s nucleus. (apex)
the splitting of the nucleus into smaller fragments is called fission.This was the same process used when the US dropped its atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during WWII back in 1945 using Uranium in one, and Plutonium in the other.
Fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy. This process is the underlying principle behind nuclear power plants and atomic bombs.
In fission reactions, the binding energy per nucleon decreases as a heavy nucleus splits into smaller fragments. This is because the smaller fragments have a higher binding energy per nucleon compared to the original heavy nucleus.