Green Generation B/C

[bernard]

Bernard's answer was more or less what I was looking for, but you could always type out a response synthesized from those two great links, too
Your turn!

Magikarpmaster629 should ask the next question! I just wanted to answer his/her question.

[Magikarpmaster629]

Oh right! Explain the process of fission reactions in a nuclear reactor.

[labchick]

I'll give it a shot.

Answer (Click to Show Hidden Text)

When a neutron is absorbed by a fissile atom, typically Uranium 235, the nucleus splits into two. This releases gamma radiation and heat energy, which is used to heat water into steam to drive a turbine. The turbine powers a generator, which produces electricity.

[Magikarpmaster629]

Yep!

[labchick]

Sweet! Guess it's my turn to ask now. Describe the process of bioremediation, and name three situations it would be useful for cleaning up.

[Magikarpmaster629]

Answer (Click to Show Hidden Text)

Bioremediation is using biological organisms to clean up human wastes.

1. Cleaning water so it can be used safely
2. Cleaning up ecosystems that human activity has damaged
3. Ex situ cleanup

[varunscs11]

Bioremediation is the process by which organisms are used to break down a pollutant. Typically, microorganisms such as bacteria are used due to their quick reproduction, manipulability, and short lifetimes. The organism is introduced to the location of the pollutant and the organism should break down that pollutant. It is crucial that research be done into the ecology of the introduced organism so that the introduced organism does not disturb the ecosystem (cough cough Cane Toads).
1. Oil Spills
2. Invasive control (ex Phorid flies for control of RIFA)
3. Pest Control (ex. theoretical use of Cane Toads before they wreaked havoc)

[darkdeserthighway]

Bioremediation is the process by which organisms are used to break down a pollutant. Typically, microorganisms such as bacteria are used due to their quick reproduction, manipulability, and short lifetimes. The organism is introduced to the location of the pollutant and the organism should break down that pollutant. It is crucial that research be done into the ecology of the introduced organism so that the introduced organism does not disturb the ecosystem (cough cough Cane Toads).
1. Oil Spills
2. Invasive control (ex Phorid flies for control of RIFA)
3. Pest Control (ex. theoretical use of Cane Toads before they wreaked havoc)

@varunscs11, I think you can post now, it's been awhile

[varunscs11]

What is a natural source of VOCs?
Name a Superfund site other than Love Canal.
How/Where does Aluminum bioaccumulate in aquatic organisms?

[SHSciOlyTG]

Chemicals containing hydrogen (H), carbon (C) and possibly other elements, that evaporate easily, are known (with the exception of methane (CH4)) as volatile organic compounds.