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You say that nuclear weapons were made by scientists. What is the difference between nuclear chemistry and nuclear weapons?
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Nuclear chemistry focuses on the study of the nucleus of an atom and its transformations. This includes processes like radioactive decay, nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion. While nuclear weapons utilize these principles, they are not the sole focus of nuclear chemistry. Nuclear chemistry also explores the use of isotopes in medicine, industry, and research. Essentially, nuclear chemistry is a broad field of study, whereas nuclear weapons represent a specific application of those principles.
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