Write a nuclear equation that illustrates fission.
Write a nuclear equation that illustrates fusion.
2006-10-05 12:07:32 · 3 answers · asked by kristina 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Fission:
U235 + n -> Kr92 + Ba141 + 3n
Uranium 235 + neutron -> Krypton92 + Barium141 + three neutrons
Fusion
H2 + H3 -> 4He + n
Deuterium + Tritium -> four Helium + a neutron
Both involve energy release.
2006-10-05 12:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the first part, find out how many half lives took place during the 42 days. In other words, how many times do you divide 2 gms by 2 to get .25. For the second part, alpha decay is when an alpha particle (a 4/2 He atom) splits off from the initial atom. Beta decay is the same just with a beta particle, which is a 0/-1 electron. Just put these on the products side and make the masses and charges equal on both sides and find the new element on the product side. If you want to get really technical, you can add the chargeless, massless muon to the products side to balance out the atomic spin.
2016-03-27 06:27:50 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like 3 good homework questions that you have decided NOT to do. You get no answer from me, unless you show me that you at least tried first.
Make that 4 in a row now.
2006-10-05 12:10:36 · answer #3 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋