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Having never actually seen an atom called atomic energy, this question is not easy to answer as posed. What is seen often is a reference to atomic energy, atomic power or an atom(ic) bomb. All of these references are based on a fundamental misconception. You can get energy from the interactions between atoms; this is the energy properly known as chemical energy. Chemical energy is what causes the explosion of Dynamite, the running of a gas engine, the burning of a fire and the functioning of our bodies from eating food. An atom consists of a nucleus ( heavy and positively charged) and one or more electrons ( light and negatively charged) in orbit around around it. When two or more atoms join together they form a molecule. Molecules are held together by interactions between the electrons orbiting two or more atoms, and the positive charges on the nuclei of the atoms involved. Every atom and every molecule has energy associated with it. When a chemical reaction takes place there is a total energy of all the reactants, and a total energy for all the products of the reaction. If the energy of the reactants is greater than the energy of the products then the surplus is given off as heat. This is called an exothermic reaction. If the energy of the reactants is less than that of the products it is an endothermic reaction. To make this reaction go you must supply energy, usually in the form of heat.1 For most of man's history all2 the energy we used has been chemical. The recent developments of atomic~ are just mis-named; what people mean (without actually knowing it) is nuclear energy, nuclear power station, nuclear weapon. 1.Usually. Sometimes the energy comes from light, as in photosynthesis. 2. Almost all. Sunlight (and heat) comes from nuclear energy inside the sun. Contribution interrupted - more follows.
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∙ 14y agoYes, but the reverse is not always true.
Nuclear energy is also called atomic energy, but
the term atomic energy can also refer to the energy from the weak nuclear force,
or it can mean the energy of radioactive decay (at the atomic level),
or it can mean the energy that hold atoms together in molecules.
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This is also known as atomic energy?
The source of atomic energy is the "binding energy" that exists in the nucleus of all atoms. This is the energy that is contained in the union of the protons and neutrons of the nucleus. When the nucleus is split apart, the binding energy is released.
Is nuclear energy active energy?
Yes, atomic energy comes from the atomic nucleus so it can also be called nuclear energy.
Is it true that nuclear radiation comes from the decay of atomic nuclei?
Yes, the decay of unstable atomic nuclei is the source of nuclear radiation.
What might nuclear energy mean?
Nuclear energy is the energy within an atomic nucleus, and which holds the subatomic particles together ("binding energy"). It can also informally refer to electricity generation obtained from this energy normally by fission of radioactive elements.
Are there other sources of atomic energy other than nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy means energy obtained from changes in the nucleus, which is nuclear fission on earth and fusion in stars (possibly on earth in the distant future). Radioactivity is also a nuclear phenomenen which can give small amounts of useful energy. When you move to the atomic level you are dealing in Chemistry rather than Nuclear Physics, and some chemical reactions give out energy, most notably the burning of fossil fuels with oxygen.
What is Atomic energy is also called?
nuclear energy
This is also known as atomic energy?
The source of atomic energy is the "binding energy" that exists in the nucleus of all atoms. This is the energy that is contained in the union of the protons and neutrons of the nucleus. When the nucleus is split apart, the binding energy is released.
Is nuclear energy active energy?
Yes, atomic energy comes from the atomic nucleus so it can also be called nuclear energy.
What type of power splits atoms?
Atomic energy, also called Nuclear energy (since it is the nucleus, or core, of the atom that is split).When the atoms are split, the nuclear energy is a result of what is called Nuclear Fission. When the atoms are merged, the nuclear energy is a result of what is called Nuclear Fusion.
Where and when has nuclear energy been used?
Nuclear weapon, nuclear (atomic) power stations. Also the Sun works on nuclear reactions.
Is uranium used to procure atomic energy?
Yes, uranium is a nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors. Also uranium can be used in nuclear weapons.
Is it true that nuclear radiation comes from the decay of atomic nuclei?
Yes, the decay of unstable atomic nuclei is the source of nuclear radiation.
What might nuclear energy mean?
Nuclear energy is the energy within an atomic nucleus, and which holds the subatomic particles together ("binding energy"). It can also informally refer to electricity generation obtained from this energy normally by fission of radioactive elements.
Is an atom bomb the same as an atomic bomb?
Atomic bombs use nuclear fission to cause near perpetual chains of reactions. Nuclear warheads (Nukes) just sums up all the different types, including hydrogen bombs (which use nuclear fusion, a much more potent type of power) and atomic bombs. So yes, they are the same.
What is nuclear energy made from?
In general, nuclear energy comes from the energy associated with atomic nuclei. There is nuclear fusion, which happens in stars and in fusion weapons, and there is nuclear fission. Nuclear fusion is the "combining" of lighter atomic nuclei to create heavier ones, and many fusion reactions release energy. (Again, think of stars.) In contrast, nuclear fission is the "splitting" of atomic nuclei to release energy. The latter is technology that we've come to use fairly widely, and we have developed fission nuclear weapons and the nuclear reactor to tap nuclear energy via fission. Let's look at the latter device, the reactor. The fission of nuclear fuel (also known as atomic fuel, such as uranium or plutonium) is where we get nuclear energy. And what happens during nuclear fission is that the nuclei of fuel atoms absorb neutrons and fission (split), releasing lots of energy. In fission, that larger atomic nucleus breaks into a pair of smaller ones, and these fission fragments recoil with a lot of kinetic energy. The fuel traps the fission fragments, and the energy they came away with is converted into thermal energy in the fuel. We derive nuclear energy by tapping the energy of formation of atomic nuclei via fusion or fission. This is advanced technology that is less than a century old. We're still working to use it well and wisely.
Are there other sources of atomic energy other than nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy means energy obtained from changes in the nucleus, which is nuclear fission on earth and fusion in stars (possibly on earth in the distant future). Radioactivity is also a nuclear phenomenen which can give small amounts of useful energy. When you move to the atomic level you are dealing in Chemistry rather than Nuclear Physics, and some chemical reactions give out energy, most notably the burning of fossil fuels with oxygen.
What is energy released from atomic reactions called?
it is equal to the difference of mass between the products and the reactants multiplied by the square of the speed of light in vaccum. (infact it is well apllicable to chemical reactions also where only small differences in masses are involved.) NOTE:- the enery released or absorbed depends o whether the products are lighter ot heavier than the reactants. Famous Eintiens enery equivalent of mass * E=mc^2 *~
