Fission and Fusion

_________ is the process of splitting a large nucleus into smaller more stable nuclei and neutrons.

• Nuclear Fusion

• Nuclear Fission

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Which of the following is an example of an uncontrolled nuclear fission chain reaction?

• Navy Ships

• Nuclear Bombs

• Nuclear Power Plants

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Which of the following elements is the best choice for a fission reaction?

• Arsenic

• Hydrogen

• Iron

• Plutonium

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Fission reactions produce ________ energy when compared to chemical reactions (like burning coal).

• more

• less

• the same amount of

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The image represents a _______ reaction.

• fission

• fusion

• gamma decay

• half-life

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When an uncontrolled chain reaction occurs the number of fission reactions will ________.

• increase

• decrease

• remain the same

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Fission and fusion reactions stop at which of the following elements?

• Gold

• Copper

• Iron

• Titanium

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A fission reaction is started by a ________ being fired and absorbed by a large nucleus.

• proton

• neutron

• electron

• positron

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__________ are used in controlled chain reactions to absorb free neutrons.

• Control rods

• Lead shields

• Liquid coolants

• Reactors

Which of the following is one disadvantage of using nuclear power plants?

• produces less pollution

• produces lots of energy

• creates radioactive waste

• reliable and cost effective once up and running

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