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Q: Give the equation for transmutation of: a) Carbon-14 b)Uranium-238 c)Iodine-131 d)Cobalt-60

A: Transmutation It is a process in which number of protons of an atom in the nucleus changes to give…

Q: Which type of nuclear decay is the most difficult to block and needs a very thick sheet or a block…

A: Radioactive decay is defined as a process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by means…

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

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Q: What kind of nuclear reaction does the picture show a Nuclear Fusion Nuclear Fission

A: Nuclear reaction: The given reaction is a nuclear reaction. In the nuclear reaction, one nuclide is…

Q: What is a transuranium element? Why is it called so?

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Q: Nuclear transmutation happens when a radioisotope disintegrates on its own giving alpha or beta…

A: When the radioactive elements present in nature spontaneously decay by a process that causes…

Q: Describe the difference between fission and fusion?

A: The difference between fission and fusion has to be given.

Q: How many neutrons are needed to initiate the fission reaction? 94 2U + ?%n → 'Ba +Kr + 3,n 56 number…

A: In nuclear fission, a big nucleus is splits into two or more smaller nuclei as products.

Q: Which form of nuclear radiation has the greatest penetrating power?

A: Penetration power is the tendency of an element refers to its tendency to pass through a particular…

Q: a) Explain the differences between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. b) By which of these two…

A: Nuclear chemistry is branch of chemistry in which we deal with nuclear fusion and fission process.

Q: What are the differences and similarities between fusion and fission?

A: When two or more atoms come in and form one atom together with a release in energy then it is called…

Q: Define the term Nuclear Transmutations?

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Q: An atom of uranium‑235 undergoes fission when bombarded with a neutron to yield an atom of…

A: Fission and fusion: These are the nuclear reaction that produce a large quantity of energy. In…

Q: Explain how a nuclear fission reaction can be controlled to produce heat for power…

A: A radioactive decay process or a nuclear reaction is known as nuclear fission.

Q: Complete the following nuclear equation: 23U+¹4N? + 6n

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Q: How many neutrons are needed to initiate the fission reaction? 235U + ?on 139 56 Ba +36Kr + 3,n 94…

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Q: Describe fission. Include the concepts of chain reaction and critical mass in your description. How…

A: Fission is to be described including the concepts of chain reaction and critical mass.How and by…

Q: How many neutrons are needed to initiate the fission reaction?

A: Nuclear reaction: A nuclear reaction must cause a transformation of at least one nuclide to another.…

Q: How does Transuranium elements differ from elements found in the universe?

A: Transuranium elements also known as transuranic elements are the elements with atomic number more…

Q: What is the proper minimum required radiation protection for alpha particles? .O Heavy clothing O…

A: An alpha particle consist of two protons and two neutrons. The penetrating power of radiation which…

Q: What are the expected advantages of fusion reactors over fission reactors?

A: When the two lighter nuclei fuse together to form a heavier nuclei,the reaction is known as fusion…

Q: When can a chain reaction can produce self-sustained fission?

A: Chain reaction: It is kind of chemical reaction where formation of product and other by-product…

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: briefly explain how beta ans gamma radiation can be detected in a medical setting.

A: Beta particles = Beta particles is used to treat health conditions like eye, bone cancer and…

Q: Nuclear reactions that continue because they form particles that carry on the reaction are called A…

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

A: Even though radioactive particles are produced in both radioactive decay and fission, the method…

Q: Sort these isotopes by whether they are most likely to undergo fusion or fission.

A: Nuclear fusion is defined as a process of combining of lighter nuclei atom in order to form a…

Q: Explain how fission can be used to generate electricity and describe the advantages and…

A: In the nuclear reactor fission reaction takes places . Uranium , platinum are their isotopes can be…

Q: Which of the following is not an advantage of fusion reactions over fission reactions for power…

A: Answer: To initiate fusion reaction , very very high temperature of the order of 107K is required,…

Q: A proposed nuclear reactor facility will have an electrical power output of 805 MW with a 30.2%…

A: Given the electrical power output, P = 805 MW  P = 805 MW * 106 Watt1 MW = 8.05*108 Watt Efficiency…

Q: Where does the earth receive most of its energy? a. internal fusion b. external fission c. internal…

A: "Thermonuclear fusion is the energy source of our sun, which is, in turn, the ultimate energy source…

Q: bombardment of uranium 235 with a neutron generates tellurium 135, zirconium 98 and _ neutrons

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

Q: Transuranium elements are artificial and may be prepared by a fusion process in which heavy nuclei…

A: Balancing nuclear reactions :- In case of nuclear reactions following conditions are satisfied   sum…

Q: What is a Nuclear Fusion Reaction?

A: Fusion: The meaning of fusion suggested the formation of heavier particles with the help of lighter…

Q: Classify  the reaction as (a) radioactive decay (b) nuclear transmutation, (c) nuclear fusion, (d)…

A: The given reaction is as follows: Cm+5793239B→ 98245Cf   + 01n

Q: Why can fusion and fission both produceenergy? Explain.

A: Nuclear fusion: the combination of two lighter nuclei to form a heavier nuclide. Both fission and…

Q: Explain discovery of fission, types of fission and theory of fission (Bohr and Whealer's theory)

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Q: The function of the moderator in a nuclear is to

A: In nuclear neutrons are used to attack and there is a specific value of velocity of neutrons. If…

Q: A significant difficulty in using fusion as an energy source is   A) the high cost of the…

A: Nuclear reactions are of two types  1) Nuclear fusion  2) Nuclear fission  In nuclear fusion…

Q: 3. What missing product in each of these fission products? + 3eSr + 3'on a.23592u + 'on → ? + 8338Sr…

A: Nuclear reaction: The given reaction is a nuclear reaction. In the nuclear reaction, one nuclide is…

Q: Complete the following nuclear reactions and identify the cosmic phase (nucleosynthesis, stellar…

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

Q: A series of naturally occurring nuclear reactions that begins with an unstable nucleus and…

A: A series of naturally occurring nuclear reactions that begins with an unstable nucleus and…

Q: How much energy will be produced if the loss in mass during a fission was 0.026 g? (C=3×10^8)

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Q: The output nuclei of fission and fusion reactions are always more stable than their input nuclei.…

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