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When all its available nuclear fuel is exhausted what happens to a star with mass greater than about a dozen solar masses?
The highest mass stars exhaust all possible fusion sources.
When fusion finally stops for good, gravity causes the star to implode (collapse) suddenly. This implosion of the causes the star to self-destruct in a titanic explosion in what we call a Supernova.
After that there remains a "neutron star" or a "black hole" forms. Which of those two things happens depends on the mass remaining after the supernova explosion. The more mass the more likely it is that a black hole will form.
It is a good thing our Sun is a low-mass star. If we had a high-mass star our Sun would have lasted only a few million years, dying before life could have arisen on Earth.
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Is true about nuclear fission?
Any nuclei of elements greater than one proton, ie; hydrogen, can undergo fission depending on the amount of energy available.
What happens to a stars nuclear energy generation change if the core decreases in temperature?
What happens to a stars nuclear energy generation change if the core decreases in temperature?
What happens to an isotope after nuclear transformation?
It depends on the nuclear transformation type. Refer to question below for information.
What happens to the radioactive isotopes that are released in a nuclear reaction?
they decay over time
What happens when the nuclear charge increases across a period?
As the nuclear charge increases across a period, the number of protons in the nucleus increases. This leads to a stronger attraction between the nucleus and the electrons in the atom, resulting in a greater effective nuclear charge. This can lead to an increase in the atomic size and higher electronegativity across a period.
How uranium is getting exhausted?
Uranium can be exhausted by using this metal as a nuclear fuel.But we are still far from it.
Does Berlin have nuclear shelters available for its residents?
Yes, Berlin does have nuclear shelters available for its residents.
Is true about nuclear fission?
Any nuclei of elements greater than one proton, ie; hydrogen, can undergo fission depending on the amount of energy available.
What is the name of a star that has exploded?
Some massive stars reach a supernova state once they have exhausted all their nuclear fuel.
What is it called when large unstable nuclei split because the electric force is greater than the nuclear force?
When large unstable nuclei split because the electric for is greater than the nuclear force is nuclear decay.
What happens in a nuclear power plant in Bataan?
Nothing happens in the nuclear plant in Bataan. This plant was built but never operated.
When small stars get old they become?
When small stars get old, they become white dwarfs. This happens after they have exhausted their nuclear fuel and shed their outer layers. Eventually, the core collapses to form a dense, Earth-sized remnant known as a white dwarf.
What nuclear reaction happens when two small nuclei combine?
Nuclear fusion.
What happens to matter when it is converted in a nuclear reaction?
In a nuclear reaction, matter is converted into energy.
How effective was the policy of nuclear deterrence in light of the number of nuclear weapons available?
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Where can one find a list of available nuclear jobs?
One may find a list of the available nuclear jobs on Nuclear Street. They maintain postings for nuclear power plants and provide resource for both internal positions and outsourced positions.
What happens in a nuclear war?
Total destruction.
