Nuclear Energy Quiz

What is nuclear fission?

• The combining of atomic nuclei

• The splitting apart of atomic nuclei

• The release of electrons from an atom

• The fusion of protons and neutrons

Which element is shown undergoing fission in the diagram?

• 238Uranium

• 235Uranium

• 239Plutonium

• 240Plutonium

What are the products of the fission of 235Uranium as shown in the diagram?

• Krypton, Barium, and free neutrons

• Helium, Carbon, and free neutrons

• Hydrogen, Oxygen, and free neutrons

• Nitrogen, Argon, and free neutrons

Which of the following is an example of a fission fragment?

• Helium

• Krypton

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

What is the primary use of nuclear fission in power plants?

• To generate electricity

• To produce heat

• To create light

• To manufacture chemicals

What type of chain reaction is used in nuclear power plants to produce electricity?

• Uncontrolled chain reaction

• Controlled chain reaction

• Spontaneous chain reaction

• Random chain reaction

What type of chain reaction is used to create incredibly powerful weapons?

• Controlled chain reaction

• Spontaneous chain reaction

• Uncontrolled chain reaction

• Random chain reaction

What is the main difference between a controlled and an uncontrolled chain reaction?

• Controlled reactions produce heat, uncontrolled reactions produce electricity

• Controlled reactions are used in power plants, uncontrolled reactions are used in weapons

• Controlled reactions are used in cars, uncontrolled reactions are used in power plants

• Controlled reactions are used in weapons, uncontrolled reactions are used in power plants

Which of the following is NOT a use of fission?

• Producing electricity

• Creating powerful weapons

• Generating heat in coal plants

• Powering cars

Which of the following statements is true about fission?

• It can only be used for good purposes

• It can only be used for evil purposes

• It can be used for both good and evil purposes

• It cannot be controlled