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ISOTOPES IN NUCLEAR WEAPONS
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PLUTONIUM-239 Symbol 239 Pu Produces 235 U 24, 100 years Decays by alpha radiation Protons= 94 Neutrons= 145
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WHAT IT IS USED FOR Military purposes – atomic bombs Used as a threat and a weapon of mass destruction towards countries Used in World War II against Japan Used as fuel source in nuclear reactors
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NAGASKI Used as a nuclear weapon to take revenge on the destruction of Pearl Harbour Supposed to end the war with Japan The bomb was called “Fat Man” And left Millions Devastated
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