Nuclear Reactions Quiz

What is nuclear fission?

• Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom combines with another nucleus to form a larger nucleus.

• Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two or more smaller nuclei, along with the release of a large amount of energy.

• Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom splits into three smaller nuclei.

• Nuclear fission is a nuclear reaction in which the nucleus of an atom remains intact but releases a large amount of energy.

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What is nuclear fusion?

• Process of splitting atomic nuclei to form smaller nuclei

• Process of converting nuclear energy into electrical energy

• Process of combining electrons and protons to form atomic nuclei

• Process of combining atomic nuclei to form a more massive nucleus

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What is radioactive decay?

• The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus gains energy by emitting radiation.

• The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

• The process by which a stable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

• The process by which an unstable atomic nucleus gains energy by absorbing radiation.

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What is a nuclear chain reaction?

• A nuclear chain reaction is a type of chemical reaction.

• A nuclear chain reaction is a process that involves the fusion of atomic nuclei.

• A nuclear chain reaction is a phenomenon that occurs only in nuclear power plants.

• A nuclear chain reaction is a self-sustaining series of nuclear fission reactions.

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How do nuclear power plants work?

• Nuclear power plants generate electricity by burning fossil fuels.

• Nuclear power plants generate electricity by using solar panels.

• Nuclear power plants generate electricity by harnessing wind energy.

• Nuclear power plants generate electricity by using nuclear reactions.

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Which subtopic involves the splitting of an atomic nucleus into two or more smaller nuclei?

• atomic splitting

• nuclear fission

• nuclear fusion

• nuclear division

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Which subtopic involves the combining of two atomic nuclei to form a larger nucleus?

• atomic fusion

• nuclear fusion

• nuclear fission

• nuclear synthesis

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Which subtopic refers to the spontaneous breakdown of an atomic nucleus?

• nuclear fission

• nuclear decay

• nuclear fusion

• nuclear reaction

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Which subtopic involves a self-sustaining series of nuclear reactions?

• nuclear chain reaction

• nuclear fusion

• nuclear fission

• nuclear decay

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Which subtopic focuses on the generation of electricity from nuclear reactions?

• atomic power

• nuclear energy

• fission power

• nuclear power

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