Nuclear Power Flashcard

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What is Nuclear Power?

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Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions to generate heat, which is then used to produce electricity.

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What is Fission?

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Fission is the process of splitting a heavy atomic nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

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What is Uranium-235?

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Uranium-235 is an isotope of uranium that is commonly used as fuel in nuclear reactors.

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What is a Neutron?

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A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with no electric charge.

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What is a Chain Reaction?

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A chain reaction is a series of reactions where the products of one reaction initiate further reactions.

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What is a Moderator in a Nuclear Reactor?

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A moderator is a material used in a nuclear reactor to slow down neutrons, making fission more likely.

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What is Enrichment in Nuclear Fuel?

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Enrichment is the process of increasing the percentage of a specific isotope, like U-235, in uranium.

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What is a Breeder Reactor?

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A breeder reactor is a type of nuclear reactor that generates more fissile material than it consumes.

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What is Thorium-232?

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Thorium-232 is an isotope of thorium that can be converted into fissile uranium-233 in a reactor.

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What is Radiation?

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Radiation is energy emitted in the form of particles or electromagnetic waves, often from nuclear reactions.