
Nuclear Energy

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is nuclear energy?
Back
Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an advantage of nuclear energy?
Back
Nuclear energy produces no greenhouse gases during operation.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are isotopes?
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Isotopes are two atoms of the same element that have different mass numbers due to differing numbers of neutrons.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the order of penetrating power of radiation from most to least?
Back
Gamma, Beta, Alpha.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What process do nuclear power plants primarily use to generate energy?
Back
Fission.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a chain reaction in nuclear physics?
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A chain reaction is a series of reactions where a reactive product or by-product causes additional reactions to occur.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is fission?
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Fission is the process of splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy.
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