Does nuclear chemistry involve protons and neutrons to create a huge amount of energy?
Yes, but it isn't quite that simple.
Does nuclear reaction releases equal amount of energy? Or it will always result into large amount of energy
Equal amount of energy compared to what? The amount of energy depends upon the reactor. Google nuclear energy and read read read.
Yes, nuclear chemistry does involve protons and neutrons, which make up the nucleus of an atom. These particles are involved in processes such as nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, which can release a significant amount of energy.
To understand how protons and neutrons create a large amount of energy, let's consider two important nuclear processes:
1. Nuclear Fission: In this process, the nucleus of an atom is split into two smaller fragments. When a heavy nucleus, such as uranium-235, absorbs a neutron, it becomes unstable and splits into two smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy. This energy is primarily the result of the conversion of mass (according to Einstein's famous equation E=mc²) into energy. The energy released in a nuclear fission reaction can be harnessed to generate electricity in nuclear power plants.
2. Nuclear Fusion: In this process, lightweight nuclei, such as hydrogen isotopes (deuterium and tritium), combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a tremendous amount of energy. This is the same process that powers the Sun and other stars. Nuclear fusion involves bringing the positively charged nuclei close enough together for the strong nuclear force to overcome the electrostatic repulsion between them. When this happens, energy is released in the form of light and heat.
In both cases, the combination or splitting of atomic nuclei involves the interactions of protons and neutrons. These nuclear processes release a massive amount of energy, which can be converted into usable forms like electricity.