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What products are created during fission?

During fission, products created include smaller fission fragments (such as xenon and krypton), neutrons, and energy in the form of gamma rays. These fission fragments are highly radioactive and give rise to nuclear waste.


What are fission fragments?

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.


Between nuclear fission and fussion radioactive by-product are more characteristic of which?

Nuclear fission typically produces more radioactive by-products compared to nuclear fusion. This is because fission involves the splitting of large atoms into smaller, unstable fragments which can emit radiation. Fusion, on the other hand, involves the combining of light atoms to form a heavier nucleus with less unstable by-products.


What is created when the nucleus of an atom is split apart in the process called nuclear fission?

When the nucleus of an atom is split apart in the process of nuclear fission, it creates two or more smaller nuclei, known as fission fragments. This reaction also releases a significant amount of energy, along with additional neutrons, which can further propagate the fission process in a chain reaction. The resulting fission fragments are typically radioactive and may undergo further decay.


What elements are made by a nuclear fission reaction?

Nuclear fission reactions primarily produce two main elements: fission fragments (such as cesium, strontium, and xenon) and neutrons. These fission fragments can further undergo radioactive decay and produce additional elements.

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How does fission create radioactive waste?

During fission, atoms split into smaller fragments, releasing energy and neutrons. Some of these fragments are radioactive isotopes, which emit radiation and decay over time, creating radioactive waste.


What products are created during fission?

During fission, products created include smaller fission fragments (such as xenon and krypton), neutrons, and energy in the form of gamma rays. These fission fragments are highly radioactive and give rise to nuclear waste.


What are fission fragments?

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.


What does radioactivity has to do with fission weapons?

Fission weapons use either uranium or plutonium. Both of these elements are radioactive, though the radiation is not what precipitates the nuclear reaction. So to answer the question, very little.


Are radioactive isotopes produced in a nuclear reactor?

Yes, radioactive isotopes are produced in a nuclear reactor through the process of nuclear fission, where heavy atomic nuclei are split into smaller fragments. These fragments, some of which are unstable and radioactive, can be used for various purposes such as medical imaging, cancer treatment, and scientific research.


Between nuclear fission and fussion radioactive by-product are more characteristic of which?

Nuclear fission typically produces more radioactive by-products compared to nuclear fusion. This is because fission involves the splitting of large atoms into smaller, unstable fragments which can emit radiation. Fusion, on the other hand, involves the combining of light atoms to form a heavier nucleus with less unstable by-products.


The atoms that remain after a nucleus disintegrates is?

smaller then the original atom and possibly radioative


Does the process of fission produce radioactive waste?

Yes, the process of fission produces radioactive waste.


What elements are made by a nuclear fission reaction?

Nuclear fission reactions primarily produce two main elements: fission fragments (such as cesium, strontium, and xenon) and neutrons. These fission fragments can further undergo radioactive decay and produce additional elements.


What is fission product?

Fission products are the fragments resulting from the fission of heavy nuclids during nuclear fission process


What does uranium emits while it breaks down?

Fission fragments, neutrons, gamma radiations; and all the radiations emitted by these fission fragments.


How many Radioactive elements fallout from a hydrogen bomb?

Probably around 50 to 60 as most of the fallout is fission fragments from fissions of the uranium-238 radiation casing surrounding the fusion stage due to 15MeV fission neutrons generated. About 90% of the bomb yield is from this fission also.