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From my experience one cannot under go a nuclear reaction of a material by heat alone, so why does charcoal, which all i have heard is carbon, yeild potassium and sodium compounds when heated? 
A chemical reaction in charcoal involves the breaking and formation of chemical bonds, resulting in a rearrangement of atoms to form new substances. On the other hand, a nuclear reaction in charcoal involves the splitting or combining of atomic nuclei, resulting in a release of energy.
The products of a chemical reaction in charcoal are typically new chemical substances with different properties than the original charcoal. In contrast, the products of a nuclear reaction in charcoal are often radioactive isotopes of carbon or other elements.
Yes, it is possible for a chemical reaction and a nuclear reaction to occur simultaneously in charcoal. However, the two reactions are independent of each other and do not directly affect one another.
The type of reaction that occurs in charcoal depends on the type of energy involved. Chemical reactions involve the rearrangement of electrons in atoms, while nuclear reactions involve the rearrangement of atomic nuclei. Additionally, the amount of energy released during the reaction can also indicate whether it is a chemical or nuclear reaction.
Yes, chemical and nuclear reactions in charcoal serve different purposes. Chemical reactions can be used for cooking, fueling fires, and producing useful substances like activated charcoal. Nuclear reactions in charcoal, on the other hand, are primarily used in nuclear power generation and weapons production.