Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt
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Chapter 40, Problem 10A
Why can’t U-235 and U-238 be separated by a
Expert Solution & Answer
To determine
The reason for no separation U-235 and U-238 by chemical reaction.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The isotopes are the different forms in which the atomic number of both form are same but the different atomic mass number.
The isotopes of uranium are U-235 and U-238. The chemical properties of the both isotopes are same because of same number of protons in their nuclei.
U-235 and U-238 cannot be separated by chemical reaction because the properties of U-235 and U-238 are same and these cannot be identified easily in chemical reaction.
Conclusion:
Thus, U-235 and U-238 cannot be separated by a chemical reaction due to same chemical properties of both of uranium isotopes.
Chapter 40 Solutions
Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
Ch. 40 - Prob. 1ACh. 40 - What is the role of a neutron in nuclear fission?Ch. 40 - Prob. 3ACh. 40 - Prob. 4ACh. 40 - a. Which isotope of uranium is most common? b....Ch. 40 - Prob. 6ACh. 40 - Prob. 7ACh. 40 - Why must uranium be enriched so that it contains a...Ch. 40 - Why do heavier molecules in a gas move more slowly...Ch. 40 - Why cant U-235 and U-238 be separated by a...
Ch. 40 - How is gaseous diffusion used to separate atoms of...Ch. 40 - Prob. 12ACh. 40 - Prob. 13ACh. 40 - Why are the fission-fragment elements radioactive?Ch. 40 - What happens when U-238 absorbs a neutron?Ch. 40 - Is plutonium an isotope of uranium or is it a...Ch. 40 - Prob. 17ACh. 40 - Prob. 18ACh. 40 - Prob. 19ACh. 40 - Prob. 20ACh. 40 - Prob. 21ACh. 40 - Prob. 22ACh. 40 - Prob. 23ACh. 40 - Prob. 24ACh. 40 - Prob. 25ACh. 40 - Prob. 26ACh. 40 - Prob. 27ACh. 40 - Rank from greatest to least the reduction in mass...Ch. 40 - Why does a neutron often make a better nuclear...Ch. 40 - Prob. 30ACh. 40 - Prob. 31ACh. 40 - Prob. 32ACh. 40 - Why is lead found in all deposits of uranium ores?Ch. 40 - Why are there no appreciable deposits of plutonium...Ch. 40 - Your tutor says atomic nuclei are converted to...Ch. 40 - Prob. 36ACh. 40 - Prob. 37ACh. 40 - Why does uranium not yield energy if fused with...Ch. 40 - Prob. 39ACh. 40 - Prob. 40ACh. 40 - How does the mass per nucleon in uranium compare...Ch. 40 - Prob. 42ACh. 40 - Prob. 43ACh. 40 - Prob. 44ACh. 40 - Prob. 45ACh. 40 - Prob. 46ACh. 40 - Prob. 47ACh. 40 - Prob. 48ACh. 40 - Prob. 49ACh. 40 - Prob. 50ACh. 40 - Prob. 51ACh. 40 - Prob. 52ACh. 40 - Burning one metric ton (1000 kg) of dry wood...Ch. 40 - The total U.S. consumption of electricity in 2001...Ch. 40 - Make a list comparing the kinds of pollution...Ch. 40 - Summarize and compare the benefits to society and...
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