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When we split atoms, we liberate tremendous quantities of energy. And, because of the way we do it, the lion's share of the energy released is heat, which we usually use to generate steam. We then operate a conventional steam powered electric generating plant using the reactor, where we split the atoms in controlled fission, as the heat source.
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Is it possible to split an atom?
Yes, it is possible to split an atom through a process called nuclear fission.
How does an atom get split in a atom bomb?
In an atomic bomb, the atom is split through a process called nuclear fission. This involves bombarding the atom with a neutron, causing it to become unstable and split into two smaller atoms, releasing a significant amount of energy in the process. This chain reaction of atom splitting releases even more energy, leading to a powerful explosion.
When did Albert Einstein split an atom?
He didn't He came up with a formula which decribed the relationship between mass and energy (e=mc2). This showed how much energy would be released when mass disappeared, which is what happens when the bomb explodes, but he didn't actually do it.
What happens when you split a hydrogen atom, and what are the resulting products and energy released in the process?
When a hydrogen atom is split in a process called nuclear fission, it releases a large amount of energy. The resulting products are usually two smaller atoms, such as helium or lithium, along with some neutrons. This process is the basis for nuclear power generation and nuclear weapons.
What is the space occupied by the electrons in an atom called?
The space occupied by the electrons in an atom is called the electron cloud.
What happens when you split the atom?
Go boom
What decade scientist split the atom?
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What decade did scientist split the atom?
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What decade did scientist split first atom?
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The process in which each split atom gives up neutrons which in turn split other atoms and so on is called an?
A nuclear chain reaction. This is what happens in a nuclear reactor.
What happens when you split one atom of oxygen?
When one atom of oxygen is split, it releases a large amount of energy in the form of heat and light. This process is known as fission and can result in the production of two smaller atoms and several subatomic particles.
When did Ernest walto split the atom?
In 1932 john cockcroft and Ernst waltin split the atom.
When was Split the Atom created?
Splitting the Atom was created on 2009-10-04.
What is a scentence for the word ATOM?
Scientists have split the atom.
What is atom in a sentence?
Sometimes, an atom cannot be split.
Is it possible to split an atom?
Yes, it is possible to split an atom through a process called nuclear fission.
What happens when you combine a split hydrogen atom and a split oxygen atom in the same reaction?
The compound of the atom is largely irrelevant. What is more important is its atmosphere in which they are introduced. If this was done in a vaccum, then nothing. The Electrons, neutrons and protons would pull together into a magnetic field from the atoms and would simply stay together. However, if this was done in a densely populated space, full of other atoms, the result is different. The change of state would be affected by other particles close by, causing an atomic reaction. Nothing like an atom bomb, the energy expanded would be mostly light and high frequency waves such as gamma or infared waves. At least, that is my best guess, physics is not my speciality!
