Nuclear reactions release immense amounts of energy from "summary" of Atoms Under the Floorboards by Chris Woodford
Nuclear reactions are a force to be reckoned with. When atoms split apart or join together, they release an incredible amount of energy. This energy is what powers the sun, drives our nuclear power plants, and even fuels devastating atomic bombs. The key to understanding this phenomenal energy release lies in the heart of the atom itself. At the center of every atom is a nucleus, made up of positively charged protons and neutral neutrons. The strong nuclear force holds these particles together, but it's a delicate balance. When certain atoms, like uranium or plutonium, undergo a process called fission, their nuclei split into smaller fragments, releasing a massive amount of energy in the process. This energy is what makes nuclear reactors hum with power. On the flip side, when atoms like hydrogen or hel...
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