. When the nucleus of a uranium-235 atom is divided into two smaller nuclei, mass is converted into energy. Where does this energy originate?

Q: Which of these statements about fission and fusion are correct? Select one or more: a. Fission…

A: Nuclear fission is the reaction in which heavy nuclei splits into small nuclei with a large amount…

Q: 4 He 1 H + 1 + 1 Solve this Problem: Prove the products of the FUSION equation shown above have…

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Q: https://www.walter-fendt.de/html5/phen/decaychains_en.htm  Read the page, learn about the difference…

A: (a) Alpha decayAlpha radiation consists of a helium nucleus and is emitted when heavier nuclei decay…

Q: Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to damage the DNA of cancer cells, which kills them or…

A: As already stated in the question, Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to damage the…

Q: https://www.walter-fendt.de/html5/phen/decaychains_en.htm A)Uranium -Radium series. Click on “next…

A: always remember the decay process in which helium nucleus ( 42 He) is present; it is alpha decay and…

Q: How many Nuclear Radiations Types are and what are the sources for Nuclear Radiations. Explain in…

A: The particle and photon released during the reaction which involves nucleus of reaction, this is…

Q: a) State the equation which describes how the number of nuclei of a certain radioisotope varies with…

A: the equation which describes how the number of nuclei of a certain radioisotope varies with time is…

Q: Uranium and thorium occur abundantly in various ore deposits. However, plutonium could occur only in…

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Q: Cite a main advantage of fission power. Cite a main drawback.

A: Given: fission

Q: What are the pros and cons of nuclear fission?

A: Nuclear fission: When the nucleus of an atom splits into lighter nuclei through a nuclear reaction…

Q: Explain how sustained fission reactions are produced in nuclear power plants.

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Q: Why are fusion reactors not a present-day reality like fission reactors?

A: The hydrogen gas is fused to helium and generates heat in the purpose is called fusion.

Q: There are next-generation alternatives to uranium for use in nuclear reactors, including thorium…

A: Uranium is used as most important fuel in nuclear reactors. This is found out in nature in the form…

Q: What is the long-range fate of all the uranium that exists in the world?

A: Uranium-238 is a radioactive element which decays in series of 4 steps.

Q: Number of Ra-223 Nuclei 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 0 LO 5 10 15 20 Time/days 25 30 35

A: This is a problem regarding the Half-life of a substance. The half-life of a substance is defined as…

Q: Which is a factor in determining the amount of radiation exposure a person takes from a source?

A: The human gets exposure to the radiation by the radiation emitted by the nuclear power generation…

Q: (6) Neutrons that will initiate the fission of U-235 require speeds that are A) less than average.…

A: 6) Whether a fission reaction takes place or not, depends on the velocity of the passing neutron and…

Q: 6. How is electricity produced in most nuclear power plants? A. They use the heat from fission…

A: Production of electricity in nuclear plant:

Q: Is the human body radioactive? Explain.

A: Carbon -14 , Potassium-40 ,Sodium-22 are some naturally occurring radioactive isotopes in the…

Q: Explain the ill effects of nuclear explosion.

A: The effects are as following:- 1-Increasing the victims' vulnerability to infection and cancers.…

Q: Question 8 a) Explain what is meant by “somatic effects” of radiation exposure. b) Explain how the…

A: a) Somatic effects of radiation exposure refer to the biological changes that occur in the body of…

Q: Draw a schematic diagram of a core of fission reactor and explain its operational principles.

A: Draw a schematic diagram of a core of fission reactor and explain its operational principles.

Q: What is the role of electrical forces in nuclear fission?

A: “Since you have posted multiple questions, we will provide the solution only to the first question…

Q: State whether the reactions pictured below are fission or fusion reactions and then calculate the…

A: A fusion reaction is when two or more small nuclei come together and fuse in order to form a larger…