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I'm assuming you mean Uranium 235 (the dangerous kind).
Through nuclear decay we have this.
U235 -> Th231 + a (a = alpha radiation particle). This yeilds 4.679 MeV of energy.
Through nuclear fission, it is a lot more complicated. Since the Uranium particle does not always break the same way. Sometimes it will break into Cs135 and Mo100, and sometimes it will break into Sr89 and Nd146.
These fission particles (the leftovers after uranium breaks up) will often go through rapid nuclear decay, because they are often very unstable, and will keep decaying down until they get to more stable materials. So it is really hard to map exactly what is happening on the whole.
What else can I help you with?
Decaying uranium atoms in the earths crust are what?
Decaying uranium atoms in the Earth's crust are radioactive and release energy in the form of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation as they decay. This process occurs at a constant rate known as the half-life of uranium. The decay of uranium atoms plays a significant role in the geologic processes and the formation of Earth's natural resources.
Uranium 235 can be split if its hit by what?
Uranium-235 can be split if it is hit by a neutron, which can induce a fission reaction. This process releases energy and more neutrons, which can then go on to split other uranium atoms in a chain reaction.
What starts the nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear reactor?
The nuclear chain reaction in a nuclear reactor is started by the splitting of uranium atoms, a process known as nuclear fission.
A chain reaction results when a uranium atom is struck by an neutron released by a nearby atom?
This is the process involved in nuclear fission in a nuclear power station. The chain reaction is set off when one neutron is fired into the reactor. It hits a uranium atom which then splits into 2 smaller atoms and 2 more neutrons are released that collide with two more atoms and so on...
What do nuclear power stations use for fuel?
Nuclear power stations use uranium as fuel, specifically in the form of enriched uranium-235. The fission of uranium atoms in a controlled chain reaction generates heat, which is used to produce steam that drives turbines to generate electricity.
What reaction occurs when uranium atoms are split?
In such a case nuclear fission occurs.
What is a reaction that occurs when uranium atoms are split?
Nuclear fission
When a chemical reaction occurs atoms are never?
When a chemical reaction occurs atoms get ionized. Atoms are never created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
What is the primary atomic reaction that occurs within the sun that occurs within the sun that coverts hydrogen atoms into helium atoms?
This is called a fusion reaction.
Why a chain reaction occurs when uranium-235 undergoes fission?
When uranium-235 undergoes fission, it releases additional neutrons that can then collide with other uranium-235 atoms, causing them to also undergo fission. This process releases more neutrons, leading to a chain reaction. If the conditions are right and enough uranium-235 is present, this chain reaction can become self-sustaining and release a large amount of energy.
What occurs in a chemical reaction?
atoms are re arranged.
What happens to individual atoms when a chemical reaction occurs?
They are rearranged
Is a chain reaction more likely in two separate pieces of uranium or in the 2 combined?
A chain reaction is more likely to occur when two pieces of uranium are combined, as this brings more uranium atoms close together, increasing the likelihood of neutron interactions that can sustain a chain reaction. Splitting the uranium into separate pieces reduces the chances of sustained reactions due to fewer interactions between the atoms.
What occurs to the atoms of reactants in a chemical reaction?
they rearrange to form products
Is a chain reaction more likely in two separate pieces of uranium or in the same pieces stuck together?
A chain reaction is more likely to occur in two pieces of uranium stuck together, as the increased proximity of the uranium atoms enhances the likelihood of neutron interactions and subsequent fission events. In contrast, when uranium is in two separate pieces, the distance between the atoms reduces the probability of neutron encounters, making a sustained chain reaction less probable.
How many atoms of uranium are present in 1 nanogram of uranium?
1 nanogram of natural uranium = 2,53.1012 atoms
Decaying uranium atoms in the earths crust are what?
Decaying uranium atoms in the Earth's crust are radioactive and release energy in the form of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation as they decay. This process occurs at a constant rate known as the half-life of uranium. The decay of uranium atoms plays a significant role in the geologic processes and the formation of Earth's natural resources.
