What would be the outcome of the fusion of two copper (Cu) nuclei? A) Energy would be released because the new nucleus would be more stable. B) Energy would be released because the new nucleus would be less stable. C) Energy would be absorbed because the new nucleus would be more stable. D) Energy would be absorbed because the new nucleus would be less stable.

Q: In what main way is fission different from radioactive decay? Are all fission events in a chain…

A: In what main way is fission different from radioactive decay? Are all fission events in a chain…

Q: The time required for one-half of a radioactive isotope to decay into its stable daughter products…

A: Explained as follows

Q: Do you think that nuclear fusion will be possible?

A: Yes nuclear fusion is possible. the reaction in which small nuclie combine to form a bigger nucleus…

Q: In the sun, nuclear fusion takes place. If the decrease in mass is 0.006 50 g, how much energy is…

A: Nuclear fusion is the process that involves the combination of two lighter nuclei to form a heavier…

Q: a. Describe the process of fusion.b. How could this process be used for the production ofelectrical…

A: (a) The process of fusion has to be described.

Q: Describe the process of electron capture. What happens to the mass number and atomic number of a…

A: The process of electron capture is to be explained. And what happens to the mass number and atomic…

Q: 18.write describing what happens to a uranium nucleus during nuclear fission

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Q: 5. What isotope are produced as waste from a CANDU nuclear reactor? 6.How is waste material from…

A: When the chemical species have the same atomic number and differ in the total value of protons and…

Q: When a nucleus forms from nucleons, is energy absorbed or released? Why

A: Nuclear binding energy is the energy that requires for the breaking one mole of nuclei of an element…

Q: The element cadmium appears in nuclear reactors as   A. a propellant for the fuel Pu-239   B. as…

A: Cadmium rods are used in a nuclear reactor for regulating the power level of the reactor. Cadmium…

Q: which statement below best describes the relationship between strong and weak nuclear forces in…

A: The nucleus of an atom is composed of positively charged protons and neutral or uncharged neutrons.…

Q: What is the purpose of boron or cadmium rods inserted into nuclear reactors?   A) They catalyze the…

A: In any nuclear reactor, there are some rods used known as control rods which helps in controlling…

Q: A is the process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier, more stable nucleus while A is the…

A: Heavy nuclei is defined as the nuclei of ordinary atoms of high atomic number(Z) in which its…

Q: a fission reaction. beta-particle emission. a fusion reaction. The reaction + an electron capture…

A: Fission reaction : That reaction in which nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei…

Q: Why are so many health hazards associated with fission fragments that are produced during the…

A: Elements with large neutron-proton ratio will be unstable so they will undergo nuclear fission…

Q: Both fusion and fission are nuclear reactions. Why is a very high temperature required for fusion,…

A: Introduction- Nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction where 2 nuclei are bombarded and made to react…

Q: radioisotope

A: Gamma rays:  Radioactive elements have nuclei that are unstable.The nuclei undergo radioactive decay…

Q: What type of reaction occurs when a heavy nucleus such as U-235 splits into two or more parts? a.…

A: We have to predict the type of reaction.

Q: Write 2-3 sentences describing what happens to a uranium nucleus during nuclear fission

A: Write 2-3 sentences describing what happens to a uranium nucleus during nuclear fission.

Q: Fire a neutron into the U-235 nucleus with the “neutron gun”. What happens to the potential energy…

A: A question based on nuclear chemistry, which is to be accomplished.

Q: B,B, a a emissions to produce uranium-236? What nucleus decays by successive

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Q: What happens to the potential energy of the products (“daughter nuclei”) after fission has occurred?…

A: Whenever there is nuclear fission, an unstable nucleus breaks down into daughter nuclei.

Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.