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It is not a chemical reaction! You can write U-235, with atomic number 92, plus a neutron, produces two fission product nuclei (which can be various combinations) plus two or three free neutrons. The limitations of notation on this site does not allow to show this properly. If you look up nuclear fission in Wikipedia you will see how such a reaction is written.
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RossIn a typical nuclear fission reaction, a heavy nucleus such as uranium-235 absorbs a neutron and splits into two smaller nuclei (fission products), releasing additional neutrons and energy in the process. An example equation for the fission of uranium-235 is:
[ \text{Uranium-235} + \text{Neutron} \rightarrow \text{Krypton-92} + \text{Barium-141} + 3\text{Neutrons} + \text{Energy} ]
This is just one possible fission reaction and the specific nuclei involved may vary.
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Convert chemical energy into nuclear energy?
Chemical energy can be converted into nuclear energy through processes like nuclear fission or fusion. In nuclear fission, the nucleus of an atom is split into smaller parts, releasing a significant amount of energy. In nuclear fusion, nuclei are combined to form heavier nuclei, also releasing energy. These processes release a much larger amount of energy compared to chemical reactions.
When does chemical energy change into nuclear energy?
Chemical energy does not change into nuclear energy. Chemical energy is associated with the bonds between atoms in molecules, whereas nuclear energy is associated with changes in the nucleus of an atom, such as nuclear fission or fusion.
Is fission reaction chemical reaction?
No, fission reaction is a nuclear reaction, not a chemical reaction. In a fission reaction, the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy in the process. This is different from a chemical reaction, which involves breaking and forming chemical bonds between atoms.
The splitting of a heavy nucleus is called?
The splitting of a heavy nucleus is called nuclear fission. This process releases a large amount of energy and is the principle behind nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons.
What term is use to describe splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller ones?
Nuclear fission is defined as splitting large nuclei into smaller ones.
