Nuclear Energy

Nuclear reactions produce 1,000,000 times more energy than chemical reactions

• True

• False

What type of reaction is this?

• Nuclear Fusion

• Nuclear Fission

• Combustion

Chemical reactions are subject to the law of conservation of mass but nuclear reactions are not

• True

• False

Which of these statements is NOT true?

• The forces holding the nucleus together are much stronger than the forces binding electrons to atoms.

• In a chemical reaction, some of the mass is converted to energy.

• Nuclear reactions release more energy than chemical reactions.

• In a nuclear reaction, some of the mass is converted to energy.

Why do nuclear power plants use fission instead of fusion?

• Fusion is not safe

• Fusion creates dangerous waste

• Fusion requires extreme temperatures and pressure that are difficult to maintain

• Fission produces more energy

Control rods should be made of a material that will not undergo fission.

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT a risk associated with nuclear energy?

• difficult to manage waste

• more air pollution

• accidents impact surrounding areas

• costly to build & regulate

Which of these are opportunities associated with nuclear energy? (Select 3 answers)

• no carbon emissions

• produces huge amounts of energy

• no possibility of accidents ever

• reliable in bad weather

The elements uranium and plutonium are common sources of nuclear energy

• True

• False

What do you think?

Should nuclear power be used in the United States?

• Yes

• No