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i heard that there is an idea (i don't know if it's true) that we can make ANY ELEMENT radioactive! and i thought "wtf"!:grumpy:
Atomic BOMB but not RADIOACTIVE
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In summary, it is possible to make any element radioactive by shooting in a proton or neutron with enough energy to stick to the nucleus. However, most elements will not be stable enough to survive for more than a few microseconds, making it largely impractical and a waste of energy. Only a few elements have stable isotopes that can be used for this purpose. The discovery of this process was made by Joliot-Curie, who received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1935.
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is it possible?!
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Sure you can. Just shoot in a proton or a neutron with enough energy so that it sticks to the nucleus.
But probably the element will not be stable enough to survive for more than a few microseconds or even less.
But probably the element will not be stable enough to survive for more than a few microseconds or even less.
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so its NO USE?!
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No, in fact it would take a lot of wasted energy 
Only a few elements do have sufficiently stable isotopes to be useful. Otherwise, we could just let our nuclear reactors run on carbon instead of the much heavier uranium, and nuclear fusion would have been industrially usable by now.
Only a few elements do have sufficiently stable isotopes to be useful. Otherwise, we could just let our nuclear reactors run on carbon instead of the much heavier uranium, and nuclear fusion would have been industrially usable by now.
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Cool!
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Historical note: I think it was Joliot-Curie who got the Nobel prize in 1935 for the discovery of this thing. That you can take a substance and make it radioactive by bombarding it with (in their case) alpha particles.
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orgthingy said:
Yep. That's them all right.
1. How does an atomic bomb work without being radioactive?
An atomic bomb works by using either fission or fusion reactions to release a large amount of energy in a short period of time. This energy is released in the form of heat and light, causing the explosion. Unlike a radioactive bomb, which uses radioactive material to create the explosion, an atomic bomb uses non-radioactive materials such as uranium or plutonium.
2. Is an atomic bomb without radioactivity safe?
An atomic bomb without radioactivity is not necessarily safe. While it may not have the long-term effects of radiation exposure, it can still cause destruction and loss of life due to the explosion and resulting shockwave. Additionally, there may still be some residual radiation present from the materials used in the bomb.
3. Can an atomic bomb without radioactivity be used as a weapon?
Yes, an atomic bomb without radioactivity can still be used as a weapon. While it may not have the same long-term effects as a radioactive bomb, it can still cause significant destruction and loss of life due to the explosion.
4. How is an atomic bomb without radioactivity different from a nuclear bomb?
An atomic bomb without radioactivity is a type of nuclear bomb that uses either fission or fusion reactions to create an explosion. However, unlike a nuclear bomb, it does not use radioactive materials to create the explosion. This means that it does not have the same long-term effects of radiation exposure.
5. Are there any potential risks associated with an atomic bomb without radioactivity?
While an atomic bomb without radioactivity may not have the same long-term effects as a radioactive bomb, there are still potential risks associated with its use. These include the immediate destruction and loss of life from the explosion, as well as the potential for residual radiation from the materials used in the bomb.
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