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In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron is introduced to a nuclear fuel such as uranium-235. What happens next?
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∙ 6y ago
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a neutron is absorbed by an atom’s nucleus. (apex)
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Sol G
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∙ 6y agoA few different things may happen, but what we hope happens next is that the neutron is captured by the nucleus of a fuel atom. That atomic nucleus becomes unstable, then it splits in a fission reaction.
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a neutron is absorbed by an atom’s nucleus. APEX USERS
Which describes what happens during a chain reaction?
Neutrons released during a fission reaction trigger other fission reactions.
In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron is introduced to nuclear fuel such as uranium 235 what happens next?
The 235U fuel releases neutrons, which will continue the chain reaction. It also releases heat, which is carried off in the coolant and (usually) used to generate steam to spin turbines to generate electricity.
How is nuclear fission like a chain reaction?
One large nucleus, typically uranium, undergoes fission and releases several neutrons along with the major fission products. These neutrons strike more uranium atoms and are absorbed by the nucleus causing it to become unstable. It undergoes fission releasing more neutrons and more fission products. These neutrons strike more uranium atoms etc.
What causes fission?
Only certain elements are fissionable, or at least with practical means. The fission of for example the atom U235 happens when it is struck by a slow neutron, it splits, which is fission, releasing two smaller atoms and two or three neutrons (products). The products from the nuclear reaction weigh less then the original atoms. The difference in weight is converted into energy.
What is the difference between normal reaction and abnormal reaction?
Normal reaction happens when the reaction is normal. Abnormal reaction happens when the reaction is abnormal.
in a nuclear fission reaction, a freely moving neutron is introduced to a nuclear fuel, such as uranium-235. What happens next?
A neutron is absorbed by an atoms nucleus
What type of reaction happens in a nuclear power plant?
Nuclear fission
Which describes what happens during a chain reaction?
Neutrons released during a fission reaction trigger other fission reactions.
What type of reaction happens in a power plant?
Nuclear fission
What type of reaction happens inside a nuclear plant?
A nuclear chain reaction nuclear fission
What reaction keeps going on its own once it starts?
This type of reaction happens when nuclear fission occurs.
What type of reaction happens inside a nuclear power plant?
A nuclear chain reaction nuclear fission
What happens if uranium breaks down into two pieces?
This reaction is called nuclear fission; a extremely great quantity of energy is also released. The two fragments are called fission products.
What do you mean when you say the fission needs to be self-sustaining?
What you look for in a NPP is a self-sustaining chain reaction, where the original fission releases enough neutrons to cause the rest of the fuel to undergo fission without continuously having to bombard it with more neutrons. But, you don't want the reaction to be uncontrolled - to happen too fast to be able to harness the energy. That is what happens with atomic bombs.
For a fission reaction to fail to be maintained as a chain reaction each fission must produce less than additional fission reaction(s).?
In a continuous chain reaction at a steady rate, which gives a steady power output from a fission reactor, every fission gives rise to another fission. This happens because in every fission 2 or 3 neutrons are produced, some are absorbed or lost, but if just one is captured by another fissionable nucleus, the chain reaction will continue. Apex answer = 1
In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron is introduced to nuclear fuel such as uranium 235 what happens next?
The 235U fuel releases neutrons, which will continue the chain reaction. It also releases heat, which is carried off in the coolant and (usually) used to generate steam to spin turbines to generate electricity.
What happens to a nucleus of an unstable atom?
the unstable nucleus will decay into smaller, stable particles.
