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What particle is used to start nuclear fission?

In actuality, a spontaneous fission event begins a nuclear chain reaction. It kick starts a nuclear chain reaction. And a neutron from that fission will initiate another fission to continue and rev up that nuclear chain reaction.


What is it called when nuclear fission is repeated?

It is called nuclear chain fission reaction.


What is the other term for a chain reaction in which grows exponentially in nuclear chemistry?

The other term for a chain reaction that grows exponentially in nuclear chemistry is a supercritical chain reaction. This occurs when each fission event leads to more than one additional fission event, causing the reaction to rapidly escalate.


An ongoing series of fission reactions is called a (n) .?

Fission and fusion reactions are chain reactions but in different ways. In fission reaction a heavy nuclei is bombarded with a slow moving neutron and this nuclei breaks to produce more such neurons along with generation of new elements. These slow moving neutrons are further used to carry out fission of more such nuclei. This is chain reaction. Fusion reaction are a different class of nuclear reaction in which small nuclei fuse together to produce bigger nuclei along with the generation of energy due to mass defect.. In fusion reaction lot of energy is produced and this energy is used to carry out further reaction. Thus both can be called series reaction.


Can the chain reaction of nuclear fission be stopped or controlled?

Yes, the chain reaction of nuclear fission can be controlled by using control rods made of materials like boron or cadmium that absorb neutrons, thus regulating the rate of fission. Additionally, cooling systems can also be used to control the temperature and prevent the reactor from overheating.

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What particle is used to start nuclear fission?

In actuality, a spontaneous fission event begins a nuclear chain reaction. It kick starts a nuclear chain reaction. And a neutron from that fission will initiate another fission to continue and rev up that nuclear chain reaction.


What is it called when nuclear fission is repeated?

It is called nuclear chain fission reaction.


Is nuclear fission a chain reaction?

Not of itself, but it can be made to be.


What starts the nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear reactor?

The nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear reactor is started by the splitting of uranium atoms, a process known as nuclear fission.


What is the meaning of nuclear reactor?

It is a device where a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction occurs.


What term describes the reaction process in a fission reaction?

another name for nuclear fission is: E=MC squared


What type of reaction happens in a nuclear power plant?

A nuclear fission reaction occurs in a nuclear power plant. This is the process where the nucleus of an atom is split, releasing large amounts of energy in the form of heat, which is used to generate electricity.


How is fission reaction used to generate nuclear power?

the atoms split and cause a chain reaction


Is fusion a chain reaction?

Not exactly, nuclear chain reactions are a series of nuclear fissions initiated by neutrons produced in a preceding fission.


Do chain reaction takes place in nuclear reactor?

Yes, chain reactions take place in nuclear reactors. In a nuclear reactor, the chain reaction involves the splitting of uranium atoms (fission) which releases energy and more neutrons, leading to further fission reactions. Control rods are used to regulate and maintain the chain reaction at a steady rate.


A Self-sustaining nuclear fission chain reaction is dependent upon the release of what?

Neutrons


For a chain reaction to occur each vision must produce at least more fission reaction Apex?

In a chain reaction, each fission reaction must produce at least one additional fission reaction to sustain the reaction. This is necessary to achieve a self-sustaining nuclear reaction where each fission event leads to more fission events, releasing energy in the process. Without this multiplication of fission reactions, the chain reaction would not be able to continue and sustain itself.