Large amount of energy is produced during the fission of uranium atom. Why?
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Answer:Because some of the mass of uranium is converted into energy so it releases high energy.
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The uranium-235 atom absorbs a neutron and splits it into two new atoms (fission pieces), releasing three new neutrons and a certain binding force.
- At the nucleus of each uranium-235 (U-235) atom there are 92 protons and 143 neutrons, a total of 235. external source.
- When the nucleus of the U-235 absorbs more neutrons, it breaks down into two parts.
- This process is called fission. Each time the U-235 nucleus splits, it releases two or three neutrons. Therefore, there is an opportunity to create a chain reaction.
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