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

Flashcard
•
Science
•
8th Grade
•
Hard
+3
Standards-aligned
Quizizz Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
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
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
nuclear energy April 24

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Unit 3 Practice Test

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Nuclear Science Flashcard

Flashcard
•
9th Grade
15 questions
Energy ESS Test November 3 2023

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Nuclear Energy

Flashcard
•
7th - 8th Grade
12 questions
Ch. 2 Vocab Flashcard

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Nuclear Reactions

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
15 questions
Fusion VS Fission

Flashcard
•
8th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade