The uranium nucleus has 92 protons, 92 electrons an a different number of neutrons, specific for each isotope.
It is true that a uranium nucleus splits in the nuclear fission of uranium.
Nuclear energy
if the fission was of uranium, then yes. but many transuranic elements (e.g. plutonium, americium) also fission.
Protons do not directly hit uranium to cause it to split. Uranium undergoes nuclear fission when bombarded by neutrons, not protons. The neutrons are absorbed by the uranium nucleus, leading to its splitting into smaller nuclei and the release of energy.
Unstable nuclei are most commonly found in radioactive materials, such as uranium and radium. These materials emit radiation as the unstable nuclei undergo radioactive decay in an attempt to become more stable.
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It is true that a uranium nucleus splits in the nuclear fission of uranium.
Nuclear energy
if the fission was of uranium, then yes. but many transuranic elements (e.g. plutonium, americium) also fission.
From heat released when nuclei of uranium 235 undergo fission
By the fission of uranium nuclei, which releases energy
The fission of uranium-235 nuclei
A neutron is the particle required to continue the chain process of Uranium fission. When a Uranium-235 nucleus absorbs a neutron, it becomes unstable and splits into two smaller nuclei, releasing energy and additional neutrons that can then go on to induce further fission reactions in nearby nuclei.
Protons do not directly hit uranium to cause it to split. Uranium undergoes nuclear fission when bombarded by neutrons, not protons. The neutrons are absorbed by the uranium nucleus, leading to its splitting into smaller nuclei and the release of energy.
A. Lead B. Platinum C. Thallium D. Uranium
Uranium is dug up from the ground. Uranium-238, however, can undergo nuclear fission to release two smaller nuclei. Or it can undergo fusion to form Plutonium-239 for further radioactive processes.
Unstable nuclei are most commonly found in radioactive materials, such as uranium and radium. These materials emit radiation as the unstable nuclei undergo radioactive decay in an attempt to become more stable.