2007-05-25 14:24:33 · 9 answers · asked by ERICA_ZION77 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
yes... it's called fission.
2007-05-25 14:27:24 · answer #1 · answered by j 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in three ways.
First, one can bombard U-235 atoms with neutrons, whereupon they "split" into two or more fragments that are roughly equal in mass.
Second, an atom like U-238 can decay (split) into an alpha particle (helium nucleus) and Th-234. That is an unequal split, however.
Also, there are nuclei that decay by emission of electrons and positrons.
2007-05-25 21:31:28 · answer #2 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes but it takes IMMENSE pressure such as the force of the sun.When split it will release powerful energy which will cause a chain reaction (AKA a nuclear exposion!) For stupid people you can't split an atom with a sharp object.
2007-05-25 21:34:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, that's how nuclear energy works.
Atoms are crashed together so that the plutonium atom breaks, allowing the nucleus to fly out and smash other atoms to create a massive surge of energy.
2007-05-25 21:27:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes
It is know as fission
2007-05-25 21:37:16 · answer #5 · answered by Groovio 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that's what annihilated 80,000 Japanese instantly in August 1945.
2007-05-25 21:56:32 · answer #6 · answered by jimbob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they can,artificially and naturally. ever heard of nuclear fission?
2007-05-25 23:04:44 · answer #7 · answered by Dr. Eddie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, fission is an example.
2007-05-25 21:30:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but it is difficult. it's one of those "dont try this at home" kind of things.
2007-05-25 21:28:22 · answer #9 · answered by Roni 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋