One kilogram of uranium can produce as much energy as 16,000

Last updated: 8/9/2022

One kilogram of uranium can produce as much energy as 16,000 kilograms of coal. Why is the energy output for uranium so much greater than the energy output for coal? A. Uranium is more highly purified than coal. B. Uranium is extremely radioactive and gives off higher electromagnetic radiation than burning coal. C. Uranium undergoes fission and nuclear reactions give off more energy than chemical reactions. D. Uranium is a highly reactive metal that reacts violently with oxygen during combustion.