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A nuclear station uses the energy from nuclear fission to generate power, but fossil fuel stations burn fossil fuels that release CO2 into the atmosphere, instead of the steam that nuclear plants produce. Therefore, nuclear power is more enviormental friendly, though it has some very radioactive waste products that can be harmful if not disposed properly.
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How does nuclear energy conserve fossil fuels?
Nuclear energy does not rely on burning fossil fuels to generate electricity, which helps reduce the consumption of these limited resources. By using nuclear power as a clean alternative, we can preserve fossil fuels for other important uses such as transportation and heating.
How does nuclear energy differ from fossil fuels?
With fossil fuels we burn them to produce heat. With nuclear fuel we produce a nuclear chain reaction in a reactor which produces heat. Using the heat to produce electricity is the same for both types of fuel.
Why nuclear power station is cleaner than fossil fuel power station?
Because it doesn't pump thousands of tons of Carbon Dioxide into the atmosphere as a result of generating electricity. While nuclear waste IS highly radioactive, providing all safety precautions are taken, the ONLY waste product of a nuclear plant - is hot water from the turbines !
How is a nuclear power station different to a fossil fuelled power station?
Nuclear power produces clean electricity without any carbon dioxide emissions.Fossil fuel (coal, oil and natural gas) power produces electricity with carbon dioxide emissions which are causing global warming and climate change.
What is an atomic power station?
An atomic power station, also known as a nuclear power plant, is a facility that generates electricity using nuclear reactions. These reactions typically involve splitting atoms (nuclear fission) to release energy, which is used to heat water and produce steam that drives turbines to generate electricity. Nuclear power stations are a low-carbon alternative to fossil fuel power plants.
What power station makes very cheap electricity after the station is built?
This is typical of nuclear plants where the fuel costs are low compared with fossil fuel costs.
Is coal a fossil fuel or a nuclear fuel?
Fossil
Is oil a fossil fuel or a nuclear fuel?
Oil is a fossil fuel.
How does nuclear energy conserve fossil fuels?
Nuclear energy does not rely on burning fossil fuels to generate electricity, which helps reduce the consumption of these limited resources. By using nuclear power as a clean alternative, we can preserve fossil fuels for other important uses such as transportation and heating.
How does a nuclear power station differ from a fossil fuel burning power station?
unlike fossil fuel power stations that burn coal, oil or gas nuclear power stations use atoms to keep it brief: the atoms in the reactor split apart and releases heat energy. unlike the fossil fuel power stations which just simply burn fossil fuels another difference is that nuclear power can be very dangerous and can have disastrous effects if something goes wrong, an example of this would be the disaster at Chernobyl in Russia. also the nuclear power plants produce a large amount of radioactive waste which can take millions of years to degrade. please add to this
How is uranium used as a fossil fuel?
Uranium is not a fossil fuel; uranium is used as nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors.
Is nuclear power a fossil fuel?
No, nuclear power is not a fossil fuel. Fossil fuels are formed from the remains of living organisms over millions of years, while nuclear power is generated by splitting atoms in a process called nuclear fission.
Is nuclear a fuel or a fossil fuel?
Nuclear energy is not a fossil fuel or any fuel at all. Radiation is used to create energy. The energy is "the Fuel" petroleum
Is fossil fuel nuclear energy?
No because fossil fuel is its own energy from decayed things just like nuclear has its own.
Why isn't nuclear fuel a fossil fuel?
Nuclear fuel is not a fossil fuel because it is not derived from organic matter like coal, oil, or natural gas. Nuclear fuel is produced from uranium ore and undergoes nuclear reactions to release energy, unlike fossil fuels which result from the decomposition of organic material over millions of years.
What is the difference between electricity being made in a fossil fuel power station to being made in a nuclear power station?
The difference is only the material that is being used to generate electricity.
Is a fossil fuel power station sustainable?
No
