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When the nuclei of heavy atoms with many protons are split this process is called?
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Generally this is called nuclear fission. In the special case where one of the new particles produced is a Helium-4 nucleus (2 protons, 2 neutrons) the process is radioactive decay and specifically alpha emission. (The He-4 nucleus is called an alpha particle, as it was the first such particle recognized. A beta particle is an electron emitted from the nucleus with the conversion of a neutron to a proton = beta emission.)
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One of the kinds of particles found in the nucleus of an atom is the?
There are two particles found in the nuclei of atoms, Protons and Neutrons.
How do neutrons electrons and protons relate to nuclear energy?
These are the constituents of atoms. Nuclei are made up of protons and neutrons. Useful nuclear energy is only obtained from a few nuclei which can be made to fission and release energy. The two main ones are Uranium235 and Plutonium239.
What happens if more than two atoms get fused into one atom?
This is called nuclear fusion, meaning that the nuclei of the atoms fuse to form a new nucleus (with a different number of protons and neutrons). So a totally different element is the result of the fusion. Also, energy is usually released in the process, which could be in the form of wave emission or particles ejected at high speeds.
What is the process in which the nuclei of unstable atoms can become more stable by emitting particles or electromagnetic radiation?
The process described is radioactive decay.
What is nuculer energy?
Nuclear energy is energy obtained from changes within atomic nuclei. When light atoms combine to form heavier atoms (for example, deuterium is converted to helium), it is called "fusion". When heavy atoms (for example, uranium-235) split, it is called "fission".Nuclear energy is energy obtained from changes within atomic nuclei. When light atoms combine to form heavier atoms (for example, deuterium is converted to helium), it is called "fusion". When heavy atoms (for example, uranium-235) split, it is called "fission".Nuclear energy is energy obtained from changes within atomic nuclei. When light atoms combine to form heavier atoms (for example, deuterium is converted to helium), it is called "fusion". When heavy atoms (for example, uranium-235) split, it is called "fission".Nuclear energy is energy obtained from changes within atomic nuclei. When light atoms combine to form heavier atoms (for example, deuterium is converted to helium), it is called "fusion". When heavy atoms (for example, uranium-235) split, it is called "fission".
Are there protons in batteries?
Protons are part of the nuclei of atoms. All matter has atoms therefore there are protons in batteries.
What does the nuclei of heavy atoms have that light atoms do not have?
The nuclei of heavier atoms simply have more neutrons and protons than do lighter atoms.
The nuclei of all atoms have?
The all have protons.
What do all lithium atoms have?
The protons in their nuclei.
Number of protons in boron?
The atomic number of boron is 5, and since the atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nuclei of its atoms, boron atoms have 5 protons in their nuclei.
Where are protons normally found?
Protons are normally found in the nuclei of atoms.
The splitting of nuclei of atoms is called .?
The splitting of nuclei of atoms is called nuclear fission. This process is categorized as either a nuclear reaction or a radioactive decay reaction.
Which element has 14 protons in the nuclei of its atoms?
Silicon
How do the number of neutrons and protons in nuclei of carbon-14 and nitrogen-14 differ?
Carbon is atomic number 6, so its atoms have 6 protons in their nuclei. Carbon-14 atoms have 8 neutrons in addition to the 6 protons. Nitrogen is atomic number 7, so its atoms have 7 protons in their nuclei. Nitrogen-14 atoms have 7 neutrons in addition to the 7 protons.
Where are protons usually located?
Normally, protons are located in the nucleus* of atoms. * Atom nuclei are located in the exact center of atoms. Neutrons, when they are present, are located in the nuclei also.
What are the atoms that fuse to power the sun?
The 'ionic' nuclei of Hydrogen atoms (protons).
The nuclei of all atoms of a given element always have the same number of what?
Protons and Electrons
