Fission vs Fusion

What process is described by the splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei?

• fusion

• fission

• half-life

• gamma radiation

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Which nuclear process if shown in the picture?

• alpha decay

• beta decay

• fusion

• fission

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The nuclear equation shown models which nuclear process?

• fission

• fusion

• alpha decay

• beta decay

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Atomic bombs are created from which process?

• Fusion

• Fission

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What process describes two small nuclei combining into a larger nucleus?

• fission

• fusion

• alpha decay

• beta decay

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How do nuclear power-plants work?

• Fusion

• Half-life

• Fission

• Fusion or fission

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What nuclear process is shown in the picture?

• alpha decay

• gamma emission

• fusion

• fission

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The nuclear equation shown models which nuclear process?

• fusion

• fission

• beta decay

• gamma emission

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Which material is responsible for initiating and continuing the chain reaction?

• neutron, ⁰₁n

• Uranium - 235, ²³⁵₉₂U

• Krypton - 90, ⁹⁰₃₆Kr

• Barium - 144, ¹⁴⁴₅₆Ba

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Which of the following is NOT a true statement about nuclear fission?

• big atoms split apart

• it occurs naturally

• it produces radioactive waste

• it releases less energy than fusion

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