IPC Unit 8 Flashcards

Front

Why are so many safety features needed in nuclear fission reactors?

Back

It is a chain reaction that can get out of control.

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I.8.C

I.3.A

DOK 2

Front

Nuclear fission occurs when an atom, such as uranium, releases energy when it splits from being bombarded by which subatomic particle?

Back

neutron

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I.8.C

I.3.A

DOK 1

Front

Why is nuclear fusion considered safer than nuclear fission?

Back

Fusion takes energy to be sustained so you can stop the reaction by taking away energy.

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I.8.C

I.3.A

DOK 2

Front

The image shows nuclear

Back

fusion

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I.8.C

I.3.A

DOK 3

Front

Nuclear fission produces radioactive by-products. How can some of these by-products be used productively?

Back

using them in medical applications

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I.8.C

I.3.A

DOK 2

Front

Each second within the Sun, 600 million tons of matter are converted into -

Back

electromagnetic energy

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I.8.C

DOK 1

Front

Identify the particle that initiates the nuclear fission chain reaction.

Back

neutron

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I.8.C

I.3.A

DOK 3

Front

Identify the type of reaction that produces electricity in nuclear reactors.

Back

fission

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I.8.C

I.3.A

DOK 3

Front

Learning how to control and use the energy released by nuclear fusion is most likely to help solve which type of these problems? Options: high cost of space travel, droughts and flooding, global food shortages, reliance on fossil fuels.

Back

reliance on fossil fuels

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I.8.C

DOK 2

I.4.B

Front

What is a major advantage of using nuclear energy over fossil fuels in U.S. power plants?

Back

The carbon dioxide emitted is reduced.

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I.8.C

I.3.A

DOK 2