SPS4 Replacement Grade 4 due 12/10/2024 @ 9am

SPS4 Replacement Grade 4 due 12/10/2024 @ 9am

Assessment

Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-PS1-8, HS-ESS3-4, HS-ETS1-3

+3

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is nuclear energy?

Back

Nuclear energy is the energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is nuclear fission?

Back

Nuclear fission is the process of splitting a large atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is nuclear fusion?

Back

Nuclear fusion is the process of combining two light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is radioactive decay?

Back

Radioactive decay is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is nuclear waste?

Back

Nuclear waste is the material left over from the production of nuclear energy, which can be hazardous and requires careful disposal.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the half-life of a radioactive substance?

Back

The half-life is the time required for half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is alpha decay?

Back

Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle, consisting of two protons and two neutrons.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-8

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