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In a nuclear reaction, matter is converted into energy according to Einstein's famous equation, E=mc^2, which states that matter can be converted into energy and vice versa. This process occurs when the nucleus of an atom is split (fission) or when two nuclei combine (fusion), releasing a tremendous amount of energy.
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What happens to matter when it is converted in a nuclear reaction?
In a nuclear reaction, matter is converted into energy.
During nuclear fission and fusion, what is matter that seems to disappear actually converted into?
During nuclear fission and fusion, matter that seems to disappear is actually converted into energy.
Does nuclear reaction convert matter into energy?
Yes, nuclear reactions convert a small amount of matter into a large amount of energy, as described by Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2. This means that a small portion of the mass of the nucleus is converted into energy during nuclear reactions.
Can energy be converted into matter?
Yes, according to Einstein's theory of relativity, energy can be converted into matter through the process of nuclear reactions.
Fission and fusion is an example of what kind of energy?
One type of atom (element or isotope) is converted to another. This is called nuclear reaction.
What happens to matter when it is converted in a nuclear reaction?
In a nuclear reaction, matter is converted into energy.
When matter undergoes a physical or change are any atoms created ordestroyed?
in a nuclear reaction, matter (atoms) will be converted to energy. Other than that, no. That is called the conservation of mass.
How can an atom be converted into a different type of atom?
By a nuclear reaction
What are some examples of matter that can be converted into energy?
There is no such thing as matter-to-energy conversion. It is commonly said, in popular science, that in a nuclear reaction "matter is converted to energy"; actually, both mass and energy are conserved - if you consider all masses involved, the amount of mass before the reaction is the same as after the reaction; the same applies to energy. Search the Wikipedia on "mass deficit", for a more detailed explanation.
During nuclear fission and fusion, what is matter that seems to disappear actually converted into?
During nuclear fission and fusion, matter that seems to disappear is actually converted into energy.
Does nuclear reaction convert matter into energy?
Yes, nuclear reactions convert a small amount of matter into a large amount of energy, as described by Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2. This means that a small portion of the mass of the nucleus is converted into energy during nuclear reactions.
Can energy be converted into matter?
Yes, according to Einstein's theory of relativity, energy can be converted into matter through the process of nuclear reactions.
Fission and fusion is an example of what kind of energy?
One type of atom (element or isotope) is converted to another. This is called nuclear reaction.
What did einstein suggest and later proved happened to some of the mass in a nuclear reaction?
It was converted to energy.
Can you convert matter into energry?
Sort of. That's a common explanation for what happens in a nuclear reaction. But technically, both matter and energy are conserved - there is no more or less matter after the reaction, than before the reaction. Therefore, in such cases there is no matter-to-energy conversion. Read the Wikipedia article on "Mass deficit" or "Binding energy" for a more detailed explanation. There's no sort of about it. The meaning of Einstein's equation (E = mc2) is that matter and energy are interconvertible, and this happens all the time. What is conserved is mass-energy. Mass and energy are not conserved separately.
Can something change from being matter to not being matter?
Yes. In nuclear processes like fusion and fission, some matter is converted into energy.
In a nuclear fission reaction what is converted into energy?
In fission, the mass of the resulting atoms is slightly less than the mass of the original atom that was "split" -- this matter has been converted into energy. A tiny amount of matter is the equivalent of an enormous amount of energy, according to the formula E=Mc2.
