Nuclear

Nuclear reactions involve changes to the nucleus of an atom. This includes

• protons

• electrons

• neutrons

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

In which type of reaction do atoms combine to form a heavier nucleus?

• chemical

• fission

• fusion

• radioactive decay

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

In which type of reaction does an unstable parent atom lose a few particles to form a stable daughter atom?

• chemical

• fission

• fusion

• radioactive decay

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which type of reaction is initiated by neutron bombardment, resulting in an unstable nucleus that splits apart?

• chemical

• fission

• fusion

• radioactive decay

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which is a common characteristic of nuclear energy production?

• High greenhouse gas emissions

• Intermittent energy output

• High initial construction costs

• Low operational costs

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which type of reaction is this?

• chemical

• fission

• fusion

• radioactive decay

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which type of reaction is this?

• chemical

• fission

• fusion

• radioactive decay

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which type of reaction is this?

• chemical

• fission

• fusion

• radioactive decay

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which type of reaction is used to create energy in nuclear power plants?

• chemical

• fission

• fusion

• radioactive decay

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NGSS.HS-PS1-8

Which reaction can be used to determine the age of objects such as rocks?

• chemical

• fission

• fusion

• radioactive decay

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5