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In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron is introduced to a nuclear fuel such as uranium what happens next?
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If things go according to plan, the neutron encounters a fissionable atomic nucleus and then undergoes what is called neutron capture. That's the next step in the process. The presence of that neutron in the nucleus destabilizes the nucleus (more than it already is as that nucleus is radioactive and unstable anyway). In an extremely short period of time the instability results in nuclear fission. The nucleus splits.
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a neutron is absorbed by an atom’s nucleus. (apex)
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∙ 6y agoA nuclear fission reaction can occur with U-235.
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∙ 6y agoThat depends on the isotope of uranium. In the case of U-235, the uranium atom will absorb the neutron; this will convert it into an unstable atom which will quickly disintegrate.
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A neutron is absorbed by an atom's nucleus. (Apex chemistry)
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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?
a neutron is absorbed by an atom’s nucleus. (apex)
In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron?
In a nuclear fission reaction, a freely moving neutron undergoes neutron capture and initiates the nuclear fission of a fuel atom.
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 particle is used to start nuclear fission?
In actuality, a spontaneous fission event begins a nuclear chain reaction. It kick starts a nuclear chain reaction. And a neutron from that fission will initiate another fission to continue and rev up that nuclear chain reaction.
When a nucleus absorbs a neutron and then breaks apart there are many products of the reaction . Which of these is not a product of a nuclear fission reaction?
Uranium-235
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
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 atom’s nucleus. (apex)
In a nuclear fission reaction a freely moving neutron?
In a nuclear fission reaction, a freely moving neutron undergoes neutron capture and initiates the nuclear fission of a fuel atom.
What is the bullet that starts a fission reaction?
A neutron.
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 controls the fission reaction within a reactor core?
High neutron capture elements (e.g Boron, Cadmium ) are used to control fission reaction.
What is a prompt fission?
A prompt fission is a fission that results from the immediate interaction, i.e. a prompt interaction, from a preceding interaction. There is no delay, or more correctly, neutron moderation, or any other intervening reaction, in a prompt fission reaction.
What particle is used to start nuclear fission?
In actuality, a spontaneous fission event begins a nuclear chain reaction. It kick starts a nuclear chain reaction. And a neutron from that fission will initiate another fission to continue and rev up that nuclear chain reaction.
What helps control the fission reaction in a nuclear plant?
The fission reaction is controlled through use of high neutron capture material as Boron, Gadolinium, Cadmium, ... etc.
What does initiation of nuclear weapons mean?
starting the fission neutron chain reaction using some kind of pulsed neutron source.
When a nucleus absorbs a neutron and then breaks apart there are many products of the reaction Which of these is not a product of a nuclear fission reaction?
Uranium-235
When a nucleus absorbs a neutron and then breaks apart there are many products of the reaction . Which of these is not a product of a nuclear fission reaction?
Uranium-235
