Question

why on adding a neutron to a radioactive element it release a lots of energy​

Answer 1

Answer:

When a neutron strikes a radioactive element it becomes unbalanced and to become stable,it release two less heavy elements and three neutrons and there is slight loss of mass.This is loss of mass is converted to energy.

Explanation:

Nuclear Fission

Answer 2

Answer:

Not ALWAYS!

Explanation:

Adding neutron to a radioactive element will release energy only if there is nuclear fusion.The conditions are :

(i) Very high temperature.

(ii) Very high pressure.

If these conditions are present,then nuclear fusion occurs and release tremendous amounts of energy.Per unit mass,this is more energetic than fission.

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