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Atomic bombs create such a powerful explosion because it is started by an atom splitting open, releasing its energy and splitting other atoms, which split other atoms and so on and so on.

There are some labs that have a very complex machine that can split atoms and see what's inside.

Obviously, you can't do this at home, but it is possible to split an atom.

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How do you destroy a scientific law?

A scientific law cannot be destroyed; however, it can be revised or refined with new evidence or experimental data that contradicts the previously established law. Scientists may modify or update scientific laws to better align with the current understanding of the natural world.


Is it possible to destroy light?

No, it is not possible to destroy light.


What discovery rejects that the idea of the atom is indestructible?

The discovery of the fission reaction proved that the atom is not indestructible. Fission is a process by which an atom is split to to produce two atoms, smaller in size than the original atom. In addition the mass of the system after a standard fission reaction is less than the mass of the system before the reaction, some of the mass having been converted to energy. This indicated that it is possible to completely "destroy" an atom (although it is merely converted to a different form). Fission was first observed in 1938 by Otto Hahn who observed that after bombarding a uranium nucleus with neutrons, the much lighter barium was produced.


What distinguishes one atom from another atom?

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom distinguishes it from another atom. This number is known as the atomic number and determines the element to which the atom belongs.


What happens when an electron collides with an atom?

When an electron collides with an atom, it can transfer energy to the atom, causing the atom to become excited or ionized. This can lead to the atom emitting light or undergoing chemical reactions.

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Can fire destroy an atom?

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