Question

When many atoms are split in a chain reaction, a large explosion occurs. This is an example of what type of energy conversion?

Answer 1

Answer:

nuclear to chemical

Explanation:

Many big atoms splits to form smaller atoms to release a large amount of energy. Such a type of nuclear reaction is called Fission reaction. In the reaction when the neutrons released strikes with Uranium-235, three neutrons and a large amount of energy is released in the form of gamma rays.  Gamma rays are released as chemical energy during the nuclear reaction.

So, in nuclear fission reaction, nuclear energy is transferred to chemical energy.

Answer 2

Nuclear to chemical is the type of energy conversion that occurs when atoms are split in a chain reaction and a large explosion occurs.