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The unit of mass for atoms subatomic particles such as proton, neutron and electron. the carbon-12 atom (1.99265 x 10-26kg). 1u = 1/12 x 1.99265 x 10-26 kg = 1.66 x 10-27 kg
and the
Nuclear Fission
Definition :
bombarded with a neutron. The energy of the neutron causes the target nucleus to split into two (or more) nuclei that are lighter than the parent nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy during the process.
Nuclear Fission
Example :
2351 92
U+ n
1 0
141 56
Ba + Kr + 3 n
92 36 1 0
roughly equal mass. There is a significant mass defect Other neutrons are emitted in the process
Chain Reaction
Definition :
A self-sustaining reaction in which the product of a reaction can initiate another similar reaction.
produced.
If
one of these neutrons bombards another uranium235 nucleus, then more fission will occur, releasing more neutrons. A chain reaction is produced.
split, a significant amount of energy is released during each reaction. The heat released is harnessed and used to generate electrical energy. A controlled chain reaction is used in nuclear power stations. An uncontrolled chain reaction is used in nuclear bombs.
Nuclear Fusion
Definition :
The combining of two lighter nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a vast amount of energy during the process.
fusion is believed the process by which energy is released by the Sun. When two hydrogen-2 nuclei moving at high speeds collide, they can join together to produce heavier nucleus. A large amount of energy is released.
become smaller compared before nuclear reaction. Both given out a very high energy. Both formed new elements.
Relate the release of energy in a nuclear reaction with a change of mass according to
E=
2. mc
release a large amount of energy. The source of this energy is from the loss of mass in nuclear reactions.
Relate the release of energy in a nuclear reaction with a change of mass according to E = mc2.
particles before the reaction is more than the sum of the masses of the particles after the reaction. Mass defect = sum of the masses sum of the before reaction masses after reaction