1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
ser-zykov [4K]
4 years ago
13

Explain two advantages and disadvantages of using energy created by nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

Chemistry
1 answer:
alisha [4.7K]4 years ago
3 0
A. NUCLEAR FUSION  is the combination of two atomic nuclei in order to create an atom that in turn creates energy.

A.1 DISADVANTAGES

1. Expensive Construction Costs-
To be able to put up such powerhouse, it needs ostentatious financial support to create a facility and gather experts and scientists.

2. Energy Input vs Energy Output- 
To be able to fuse the two nuclei together, there is a great demand for high levels of heat. Thus to be able to produce large amount of energy, it also needs a large amount of thermal energy which is not reasonable enough.

A.2 ADVANTAGES

1. Barely Any Waste- 
the only by product of nuclear fusion is helium and it is non toxic. This does not cause any harm to the environment and to people.

2. Unlimited Fuel- 
All of the components needed to produce energy can be made. Deuterium, which is the main ingredient needed to supply a truly unlimited and sustainable energy supply, can be distilled from the sea water.


B. NUCLEAR FISSION- refers to the process of splitting of the nucleus of an atom into several smaller particles to produce free neutrons and lighter elements.

B.1 DISADVANTAGES

1. It can be dangerous for employees- 
Radiation which is one of the byproducts of nuclear fission can be harmful to the personnel working within its premises.

2. It has high initial expenses- 
Nuclear power plants needs a specialized equipment for it to become functional. 

B.2 ADVANTAGES


1. It helps minimize environmental pollution- 
Nuclear power plants can produce large amounts of energy while consuming relatively minimal amount of fossil fuel. To explain further, consumption and usage of fossil fuel poses adverse effect in the environment because it can emit carbon dioxide and other harmful chemicals.

2. It helps reduce global warming- If the world would opt for nuclear fission, then there would be less greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere. This in turn would mitigate global warming.
You might be interested in
Determine the composition of each phase in a cu-40% ni alloy at 1300c,
Morgarella [4.7K]
To be able to answer this, you need to have a phase diagram of Cu-Ni alloy. Create a vertical line along 40% in the x-axis. Then, create a horizontal line along the temperature at 1,300°C. The intersection lies outside of the α-L boundary. <em>Therefore, the system consist solely of the L-phase: 100% L.</em>

4 0
3 years ago
: Question List
Ira Lisetskai [31]
Potassium it is the answer

6 0
3 years ago
If chlorine gas is bubbled through an aqueous solution of sodium iodide, the result is elemental iodine and aqueous sodium chlor
zvonat [6]
The balanced reaction that describes the reaction of chlorine gas and sodium iodide to produce elemental iodine and sodium chloride in aqueous solution is expressed Cl2+2NaI= I2 + 2NaCl. This kind of reaction is called single replacement reaction where the anion, in this case, is only replaced.
3 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Beth pushes a box with a force of 2 N to the left. Dave pushes the same box from the opposite side with a force of 8 N to the ri
AleksAgata [21]

Answer:

is this based on the newtons law and balnce force

Explanation:

5 0
3 years ago
What is ionization theory​
frez [133]

Answer:

is the process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons, often in conjunction with other chemical changes.

6 0
3 years ago
Other questions:
  • PLEASE HELP QUICKLY WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST ANSWER
    6·1 answer
  • Which element would be the least similar to magnesium (Mg)?<br> A. Sr<br> B. Na<br> C. Be<br> D. Ca
    10·1 answer
  • The product of alpha decay of the Nobelium isotope 259No is
    8·1 answer
  • Draw the structural formula for 1 bromo 3 phenyl 5 heptyne
    8·1 answer
  • A train travels 300 miles in 6 hours what is the trains average speed
    7·2 answers
  • A gas has a volume of 340.0 mL at 45.90 oC. What is the new temperature of the gas, in Kelvin, if the volume increased to 550.0
    11·1 answer
  • What are two things in nature that solar energy powers?
    7·1 answer
  • K3PO4(aq)+MgCl2(aq)⟶
    11·1 answer
  • Sample Response: Sponges release sperm into the water so that they can be drawn into another sponge. When this happens, a sperm
    9·1 answer
  • Part 1. A chemist reacted 15.0 liters of F2 gas with NaCl in the laboratory to form Cl2 and NaF. Use the ideal gas law equation
    15·1 answer
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!