A fusion reaction differs from a fission reaction in that the fusion reaction requires heavy atomic nuclei as fuels extremely low temperatures b neutrons with low kinetic energy extremely high temperatures

Q: changes likely to follow the advent of successful fusion reactors. Compare the advantages and…

A: If successful fusion reactors become a reality, there are likely to be several worldwide changes.…

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: Consider two reactions: (a) Compute the Q values for these reactions. Identify whether each reaction…

A: a)Formula to calculate the Q-value of the reaction (1) is,

Q: What are the disadvantages of fusion over fission?

A: Very High temperature and high density is required for Nuclear fusion. It is extremely difficult to…

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: If the neutron hits a nucleus, what happens? If the neutrons hit a control rod, what happens?

A: If the neutron hits a nucleus it may lead to nuclear fission. Nuclear fission is a reaction where…

Q: Question 6 What KE must a neutron have to make fission probable in U-238?

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Q: How does the binding energy per nucleon of a fusion product compare to that of the pieces that…

A: In Fusion pieces combine to form a fusion product . The lighter nuclei combine to form a heavier…

Q: | Consider the nuclear reaction He + Li absorbed or liberated? How much energy? 5B+ on. Is energy

A: It is known that  Energy = [(mass of reactant - mass of product)]× c2 Where c = speed of light in…

Q: Which of the following has the largest fission coefficient as possible? 235U 254U 258Fm…

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Q: Why is there, unlike fission fuel, no limit to the amount of fusion fuel that can be safely stored…

A: Unlike fission fuel, no limit to the amount of fusion fuel that can be safely stored in one…

Q: What are pros and cons of using fission and fusion reactions to generate energy.

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Q: Explain why the fission of heavy nuclei releases energy. Similarly, why is it that energy input is…

A: They are of two types: Nuclear fission Nuclear fusion. In nuclear fission, the heavier nuclei…

Q: Explain why the fusion reaction of atomic nuclei-the formation of lighter nuclei of heavier ones-is…

A: Nuclear fusion is a reaction in which 2 or more light atomic nuclei undergo combination to form 1 or…

Q: 1. a) What controls the chain reaction in a nuclear reactor? b) A close loo. at the diagram below…

A: control rods : in nuclear reactor control rods  are used to control the self sustained chain…

Q: Radioactive α-emitters are relatively harmless outside the body, but can be dangerous if ingested or…

A: Alpha particles can't penetrate the normal layer of dead cells on the outside of our skin, but they…

Q: 2. Match the description with the correct corresponding key term. * thermonuclear nuclear breeder…

A: Nuclear fusion:- Hydrogen nuclei fuse to form helium nuclei , releasing large amount of energy.…

Q: 1. Describe Fission with two examples. Explain your answer in detail.

A: Solution:-Given thatFission

Q: 238 1 U + n- 146 92 Ва + Kr + neutron

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Q: What are the advantages of a fusion reactor over a fission reactor? What are the practical…

A: What are the advantages of a fusion reactor over a fission reactor?

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: Explain why the deuterium tritium mixture must be extremely hot in order for the fusion reaction to…

A: Given:-   To explain why the deuterium tritium mixture must be extremely hot in order for the…

Q: What would have to be the reproduction rate in order that a total of 8000 J of energy be released…

A: Given: Energy, E=8000J Number of generation, N=60 For uranium reproduction constant, k=2.4

Q: a) What controls the chain reaction in a nuclear reactor? b) A close look at the diagram below shows…

A: Nuclear reactors are the devices which generate heat/Energy through a physical process called…

Q: n the following section, at least 2 to up to 5 answers may be correct.   Fusion and fission…

A: 1> since the light frequency transformation is just transforming wavelength into frequency and…

Q: What are the four main components of a fission reactor?

A: Nuclear fission reactor is a device which provides energy by the nuclear fission of heavy elements.

Q: Give reasons justifying the contention made in the text that energy from the fusion reaction 2H+2H →…

A: Solution: This reaction is a nuclear fusion reaction. It is defined as the two lighter nucleus fuses…

Q: Fusion in the Sun occurs mostly through the proton-proton chain, which starts with the fusion of two…

A: Fusion in the Sun occurs mostly through the proton-proton chain, which starts with the fusion of two…

Q: List at least two major potential advantages of power production by fusion rather than by fission.

A: Advantages of power production by fusion rather than by fission are to be stated.

Q: A large amount of Sr was released during the Cher- nobyl nuclear reactor accident in 1986. The Sr…

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Q: b) Complete the following decay reaction by identifying both the temporary nucleus (??) and the end…

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