Unit 8 Study Guide Flashcards

Unit 8 Study Guide Flashcards

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Science

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A Uranium-235 nucleus is hit by a neutron, causing it to split into two smaller nuclei. Which of the following is occurring?

Back

Fission

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Two hydrogen atoms collide and combine into a larger helium atom, releasing energy. What is this process called?

Back

Fusion

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Nuclear power plants usually operate with what type of nuclear reaction?

Back

Fission

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The light and heat of the sun occur due to what nuclear reaction that occurs constantly?

Back

Fusion

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In many cases, a nuclear fission reaction will cause more fission reactions to occur. This process is called…

Back

Chain Reaction

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An unstable nucleus releases radiation in the form of electron particles. What process is occurring?

Back

Beta Decay

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An unstable nucleus releases radiation in the form of a helium particle. What is this process called?

Back

Alpha Decay

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