A fuel that doesn’t burn. What is it?Answers
· Uranium. When Uranium atoms split into two (fission) they release energy which can be captured in a nuclear power station. This is a nuclear reaction and is fundamentally different to burning (combustion is a chemical reaction)7.17 and 7.18 starter 213 January 201214:02How many protons and neutrons are there in
· 23592U?· 23692U?Answers
· 23592U = 92 protons; 143 neutrons.This radioisotope of Uranium is commonly used as a fuel for nuclear power stations
· 23692U = 92 protons; 144 neutronsThis radioisotope of Uranium is highly unstable and is artificially created in nuclear power stations where it undergoes fission
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