Nuclear Energy

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Nuclear fission is the ________ of an atom’s nucleus

Back

splitting

Front

We use the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom by converting it to ______________, which can then be used to generate electricity.

Back

thermal energy

Front

_______________ is a machine that uses fission to generate energy

Back

Nuclear Reactor

Front

Nuclear fusion reactions generate the energy released by _______

Back

the sun

Front

Nuclear fusion could produce much _______ energy per amount of fuel than nuclear fission can

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more

Front

What is nuclear energy?

Back

Energy released during nuclear reactions, either fission or fusion.

Front

What is a nuclear reactor?

Back

A device that initiates and controls a sustained nuclear chain reaction.

Front

What is the primary fuel used in nuclear fission?

Back

Uranium-235.

Front

What is the difference between nuclear fission and fusion?

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Fission is the splitting of an atomic nucleus, while fusion is the combining of nuclei.

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What is the main advantage of nuclear fusion over fission?

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Fusion produces more energy and generates less radioactive waste.