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How many atoms of uranium does it take to make plutonium?
In the reaction238U + n-------239U-------239Np + e--------239Pu + eone atom of uranium become one atom of plutonium.
What would happen if you would break molecules apart?
The subatomic particles of the Atom (neutrons, protons, electrons) are released at high velocity. Some of these particles can strike other atoms and cause them to break apart, releasing large amounts of energy; this is called nuclear fission (atoms fissioning into lighter atoms). A self-sustaining fission reaction where atoms break apart, and cause other atoms to break apart, can be created with many radioactive elements such as Plutonium or Uranium in an event called a Chain Reaction.
Is plutonium produced by the fission of uranium?
Plutonium is a completely different chemical element. It has the chemical symbol Pu and the atomic number 94 (meaning there are 94 protons in its nucleus), and all of its isotopes are radioactive. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on Plutonium.
When uranium atoms split what is it called?
When uranium atoms split, it is called nuclear fission. This process releases a large amount of energy in the form of heat and radiation.
What is pluton made of?
A very small amount of plutonium is found in nature. The majority of it is produced artificially.The majority of plutonium is made in nuclear reactors:uranium-238 captures a neutron, becoming uranium-239uranium-239 undergoes beta decay, becoming neptunium-239 (halflife 23.5 minutes)neptunium-239 undergoes beta decay, becoming plutonium-239 (halflife 2.33 days)plutonium is then chemically separated from the remaining uranium, neptunium, etc.
Is the atom bomb a atom?
No, it is called an atom bomb because it derives its power from splitting uranium and/or plutonium atoms.
How many atoms of uranium does it take to make plutonium?
In the reaction238U + n-------239U-------239Np + e--------239Pu + eone atom of uranium become one atom of plutonium.
What were the atoms in the atomic bombs that destroyed hiroshima and nagasaki?
Two isotopes were used. Uranium 235 for Hiroshima. Plutonium 239 for Nagasaki.
Nuclei of uranium atoms split apart?
no
Elements in atomic bomb?
The primary elements used in the atomic bomb are uranium or plutonium. These elements undergo a process called nuclear fission, where their atoms split apart, releasing a large amount of energy in the form of heat, light, and radiation. This energy is harnessed to create the explosive power of an atomic bomb.
Why was plutonium created?
Plutonium occurs naturally, so you'd need to ask whomever you believe the Architect of the universe to be.
Is nuclear energy mined?
No, nuclear energy is not mined. Nuclear energy is produced by splitting atoms in a process called nuclear fission, which releases energy. The fuel used in nuclear reactors, such as uranium or plutonium, is mined from the earth.
What would happen if you would break molecules apart?
The subatomic particles of the Atom (neutrons, protons, electrons) are released at high velocity. Some of these particles can strike other atoms and cause them to break apart, releasing large amounts of energy; this is called nuclear fission (atoms fissioning into lighter atoms). A self-sustaining fission reaction where atoms break apart, and cause other atoms to break apart, can be created with many radioactive elements such as Plutonium or Uranium in an event called a Chain Reaction.
Is plutonium produced by the fission of uranium?
Plutonium is a completely different chemical element. It has the chemical symbol Pu and the atomic number 94 (meaning there are 94 protons in its nucleus), and all of its isotopes are radioactive. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on Plutonium.
What is split in a nuclear reactor to create energy?
Generally, atoms of Uranium-235 are split in a nuclear fission reactor to create energy. Other nuclides are sometimes involved, such as Plutonium-239, Uranium-238 (in a breeder), and Thorium-232/-233.
Two atoms of uranium that differ in their number of neutrons are called?
Uranium isotopes
Where is nucular energy found?
Nuclear energy is generated in nuclear power plants where atoms of uranium or plutonium are split through a process called nuclear fission to produce heat. This heat is then used to generate electricity.
