nuclear fission is the reaction that takes place in power stations: heavy atoms of unstable uranium-235 (i think) split into 2 smaller atoms and throw off neutrons. this is fission. if the neutrons are absorbed by other uranium atoms then these become unstable and split too, releasing some of their neutrons. if the neutrons are absorbed by even more uranium atoms then those become unstable and split too, releasing some of their neutrons. the cycle continues... this is a fission chain reaction. nuclear fusion takes place in stars: 2 hydrogen atoms join together to make a helium atom
Nuclear energy is produced through processes like nuclear fission, where atoms are split to release energy. A common example is nuclear power plants, where this energy is harnessed to generate electricity.
Yes, radioactive decay results in the release of nuclear energy. The radioactive decay of an atom is the result of changes in the atom's nucleus, so energy released will be nuclear energy by definition.
One type of atom (element or isotope) is converted to another. This is called nuclear reaction.
A nuclear power plant is an example of potential energy. The energy stored in the nucleus of an atom is released through nuclear reactions to generate power.
The Sun is an example of nuclear energy because it produces energy through nuclear fusion reactions in its core. These reactions involve the combining of atoms to release energy in the form of light and heat. This process is similar to how nuclear power plants on Earth generate electricity using nuclear reactions.
nuclear energy
Nuclear energy is produced through processes like nuclear fission, where atoms are split to release energy. A common example is nuclear power plants, where this energy is harnessed to generate electricity.
nuclear power station generates electric
No. Nuclear energy is a type of energy that is quite different from chemical energy.
Nuclear is a exothermic nuclear processes. This is also known as nuclear energy or power.
Yes, radioactive decay results in the release of nuclear energy. The radioactive decay of an atom is the result of changes in the atom's nucleus, so energy released will be nuclear energy by definition.
Nuclear power stations.
Nuclear energy.
One type of atom (element or isotope) is converted to another. This is called nuclear reaction.
A nuclear power plant is an example of potential energy. The energy stored in the nucleus of an atom is released through nuclear reactions to generate power.
There are quite a few limiting factors for using nuclear energy. Nuclear energy is very expensive to produce for example.
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