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An atomic bomb is a fission bomb, which uses a type of heavy radioactive metal (usually uranium 235 or plutonium 239). Neutrons split this metal up, resulting in a release of a lot of energy (this is what happens in nuclear power stations).

A hydrogen bomb is a fusion bomb, which comes in two parts: a fission device (A-bomb) and a fuel cell composed of hydrogen. The fission device is detonated and the radiation fuses the hydrogen together to form helium, thus also releasing a lot of energy (this is what happens in stars).

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What is the different between atomic bomb and hydrogen bombs?

The main difference between atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs is the source of their energy. Atomic bombs rely on nuclear fission (splitting atoms), while hydrogen bombs use a two-stage process involving both fission and fusion (combining atoms). Hydrogen bombs are more powerful and destructive than atomic bombs.


What is the different between a nuclear bomb and an atom bomb?

Nuclear bombs before the 60s were referred to as atom bombs, because the term Nuclear hadn't been discover yet. Nuclear bombs today, are generally Hydrogen bombs, or fusion bombs. They are significantly more powerful, able to places about the size of Rhode Island. Atom bombs,which were mostly uranium and plutonium, lack the destructive power of Nuclear or Fusion bombs.


Which Intermolecular forces are present in HSSH?

Hydrogen sulfide (HSSH) exhibits London dispersion forces due to temporary dipoles formed by the movement of electrons. It also experiences dipole-dipole interactions because of the difference in electronegativity between sulfur and hydrogen. Additionally, HSSH can engage in hydrogen bonding between the hydrogen atom of one molecule and the sulfur atom of another molecule.


Does a hydrogen atom have a neutron in its nucleus?

No, a hydrogen atom does not have a neutron in its nucleus. A hydrogen atom consists of only one proton in its nucleus.


Does a hydrogen bomb have a larger blast radius than an atomic bomb?

Trick question. The answer is vastly simplified--perhaps to the point of inaccuracy.Having worked on a system that carried either payload, I can tell you that a hydrogen device will produce a larger blast radius with less long term radiation than the same physically sized uranium or plutonium device, but that efficient detonation does not occur until above the 50 kiloton range--not much of an issue when the average size of the devices of the five NPT states is taken into account. Much of the radiation released by a hydrogen reaction is in the form of heat, hence the term thermo-nuclear. All hydrogen bombs are fusion bombs. Solely uranium and plutonium bombs are fission devices. The difference is in the reaction (fission splits the atom, fusion compresses two hydrogen atoms into a helium atom--similar to the mechanism of stars). Additionally, all hydrogen bombs also have a fissile component that is used to compress and initiate the fusion reaction.

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What is the different between atomic bomb and hydrogen bombs?

The main difference between atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs is the source of their energy. Atomic bombs rely on nuclear fission (splitting atoms), while hydrogen bombs use a two-stage process involving both fission and fusion (combining atoms). Hydrogen bombs are more powerful and destructive than atomic bombs.


What is the difference between a hydrogen atom and atomic hydrogen?

A hydrogen atom refers to a single neutral hydrogen particle consisting of one proton and one electron. Atomic hydrogen, on the other hand, typically refers to a collection of hydrogen atoms in a gaseous state, where the atoms are not bonded to each other.


What is electronegativity difference between hydrogen and sodium atom?

The electronegativity difference between hydrogen and sodium atoms is approximately 2.1. This means that hydrogen atom is more electronegative compared to sodium atom. Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons in a chemical bond.


Is the atom bomb and the hydrogen bomb the same thing?

No. Atomic bombs use fission, hydrogen bombs use fusion (and are more powerful)


What is the difference between Markovnikov and anti-Markovnikov reactions in organic chemistry?

In Markovnikov reactions, the hydrogen atom adds to the carbon atom with more hydrogen atoms already attached, while in anti-Markovnikov reactions, the hydrogen atom adds to the carbon atom with fewer hydrogen atoms attached.


What is the difference between a hydrogen bond donor and acceptor?

A hydrogen bond donor is a molecule that can donate a hydrogen atom to form a hydrogen bond, while a hydrogen bond acceptor is a molecule that can accept a hydrogen atom to form a hydrogen bond. In simpler terms, a donor gives a hydrogen atom, and an acceptor receives it to create a bond.


What were fat boy and little boy?

They were designed by the U.S. military, they are Hydrogen and atom bombs.


What is he difference between an atom bomb and a hydrogen bomb?

The original attomic bombs were fission weapons- heavy elements such as uranium and plutonium were fissioned (broken apart) into lighter elements, releasing energy. So called hydrogen bombs use fusion as part of their process. Very light elements, such as hydrogen, are fused (mashed together) and become heavier elements, releasing energy. You should note that fusion bombs usually use a fission weapon to start the nuclear reaction.


Is it possible for an atom to have no neutrons?

A hydrogen atom is only a proton and an electron. Beyond that the neutron seems to keep the nucleus together and stable. Maybe a better question is, "What is the difference between a hydrogen atom without an electron and a proton?"


What kind of bonds are broken when HF vaporizes?

When HF vaporizes, the intermolecular bonds known as hydrogen bonds between HF molecules are broken. These hydrogen bonds are formed between the hydrogen atom of one HF molecule and the fluorine atom of another HF molecule due to the electronegativity difference between hydrogen and fluorine.


Difference between hydrogen atom and a proton?

A hydrogen atom consists of a proton in its nucleus, along with an electron orbiting around it. A proton is a subatomic particle that is found in the nucleus of an atom and carries a positive charge. In other words, a hydrogen atom is a specific type of atom that contains a proton as one of its components.


What is the energy difference between the 1st and 3rd energy levels in the hydrogen atom?

The energy difference between the 1st and 3rd energy levels in a hydrogen atom is greater than the energy difference between adjacent levels. This energy difference can be calculated using the Rydberg formula or the Bohr model equation for energy levels in hydrogen.