by abhishek | Aug 30, 2020 | Radioactivity & Nuclear Reactions
Definition of Isotopes: Isotopes of an element are the atoms of the element which have same atomic number but different mass number. Examples of Isotopes Isotopes of HydrogenHydrogen element also exists in the form of three isotopes: protium (1H1), deuterium (1H2)...
by abhishek | Aug 30, 2020 | Radioactivity & Nuclear Reactions
Atomic NumberDefinition of Atomic Number: Atomic number of an element is the number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom. For example, Atomic Number of Carbon: There are 6 protons present in the nucleus of carbon atom so the atomic number of carbon element is...
by abhishek | Aug 30, 2020 | Radioactivity & Nuclear Reactions
Generally chemical reactions take place by transfer or sharing of valence electrons. These reactions do not cause any change in the nucleus of atom. But, there are certain reactions in which nucleus of atoms undergo a change. Such reactions in which nuclei of atoms...
by abhishek | Aug 30, 2020 | Renewable Sources of Energy
The waste and dead parts of living organisms (plants and animals) such as wood, straw, cow dung, agricultural wastes and household rubbish are collectively called as bio mass. The bio energy produced by burning or processing of bio-mass is the main source of energy...
by abhishek | Aug 30, 2020 | Renewable Sources of Energy
In those areas of the earth where the level of volcanic activities is quite high, the rocks present in the earth are usually very hot. This heat energy of rocks present in the earth is called geothermal energy and can be used to produce electricity. To produce...
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