Mass Energy Equivalence

When two smaller atoms are combined to make a different, bigger atom, the process is called _____________.

• nuclear combination

• fission

• fusion

• atomic cleaving

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

When a larger atom is divided to create two smaller atoms, the process is called ________________.

• nuclear combination

• fission

• fusion

• atomic cleaving

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

If you convert 1kg of matter to pure energy at 100% efficiency, how much energy do you get?

• 90 J

• 900 J

• 9 x 10^8 J

• 9 x 10^16 J

What is the most commonly used element for fission in nuclear reactors?

• Helium-4

• Uranium-235

• Americium-243

• Carbon-14

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

While radioactive material can CAUSE cancer, it is often used to TREAT cancer.

• true

• false