Why can fusion and fission both produceenergy? Explain.

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: What product forms when plutonium-238 undergoes alphaemission?

A: The product forms when plutonium-238 undergoes alpha emission has to be given.

Q: When the nuclide protactinium-234 undergoes beta deca The name of the product nuclide is

A: We have given that  When the nuclide protactinium-234 undergoes beta decay: The name of the product…

Q: Which type or types of nuclear reactors have thesecharacteristics?(a) Does not use a secondary…

A: SOLUTIONS: Step 1: a. A nuclear reactor coolant is a coolant in a nuclear reactor used to remove…

Q: If a positron is to be emitted spontaneously, how much more mass (as a minimum) must an atom of the…

A: Parent nuclide  = Daughter nuclide + positron

Q: 94 Kr are produced The nuclear fission of U-235 can occur by different pathways. If 2 neutrons and…

A: The nuclear fission of 235Ur is given by

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

A: Explained as follows

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

A: ANSWERE IS DISCUSSED BELOW :

Q: Describe the difference between fission and fusion?

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

Q: What are some of the problems associated with using fusion to generate electricity?<

A: The nuclear reactions are a type of chemical processes which lead to the formation of some new…

Q: The radioactive nuclide has a half-life of 5.27 years. Calculate the mass of that remains from…

A: The amount of time that passes is a whole number multiple of the radioactive nuclide half-life.…

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: What are some of the optimistic worldwide changes that may follow the advent of successful fusion…

A: Nuclear reactions are associated with the formation of large amount of heat energy. The power gain…

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: Assuming only one product forms, what nuclide is produced from the fusion reaction between ³H and…

A: The nuclide is produced as single product from the fusion reaction between ³H and ⁴He, it is to be…

Q: What are the three types of beta decay?

A: The types of beta decay has to be given.

Q: Compare the relative health risks of contact with a given amount of 226Ra, which has a half-life of…

A: In order to solve this question, we will apply the formula for half life and find out the rate…

Q: When ²³⁵U absorbs a neutron, it forms an unstable nuclide that ultimately fissions into smaller…

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Q: Explain Neutron-induced fission?

A: A radioactive species have an unstable nucleus and it, generally, break down or splits into smaller…

Q: What mass of 235U must undergo fission each day to provide 3000 MW of thermal power?

A: Given information,     3000 MW of thermal power provided by 235U fission

Q: The reaction in the above picture would take place where? A) radioisotope thermal generator B)…

A: A) radioisotope thermal generator used a radioactive isotope which will decay into non radioactive…

Q: If a positron is to be emitted spontaneously, how much more mass (as a minimum) must an atom of the…

A: Interpretation- We have to explain that how much more mass ( as a minimum ) must an atom of the…

Q: Write a balanced nuclear equation for the following: The nuclide nitrogen-18 undergoes beta…

A: During  beta emission  atomic  number  increased by one while mass number  remains  unchanged.

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: 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: 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: What type of decay causes Na-22 to become Ne-22? (Type alpha, beta, gamma or positron)

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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: Complete the following fusion reaction. to

A: Complete the following fusion reaction ---

Q: What is Nuclear Transmutation?

A: The definition of Nuclear Transmutation has to be given,

Q: The accompanying diagram represents a nuclear reaction in which a neutron bombabrds a heavy nucleus.…

A: To find: Type of reaction illustrated by the diagram

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: How can we calculate the mass defect and nuclear binding energy per nucleon?

A: Mass defect: It is the difference between predicted atomic mass which is calculated by adding no. of…

Q: A. Explain Fission by providing an example. b. Uranium-233 undergoes alpha decay to form…

A: During the alpha decay process there occurs a mass loss which is converted in to energy in…

Q: Predict the mode of decay of (a) plutonium-239

A: The given radioactive nuclide is plutonium-239.

Q: How do fusion reactions produce energy?

A: A nuclear reaction in which a lighter nucleus fuses together spontaneously into a new stable nuclei…

Q: Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using fission to generate electricity.

A: The advantages of using fission to generate electricity are as follows,The cost of initial set up is…

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: What type of decay causes Ra-225 to become Ac-225? (Type alpha, beta, gamma or positron)

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Q: Potassium-40 decays to produce Ar-40. What is the method of decay? Write the nuclaarequatinn for…

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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.