Fission v. Fusion

Fission v. Fusion - 4a

Multiple Choice

In nuclear reactions--

• a large amount of matter produces a small amount of energy.

• a small amount of matter produces a large amount of energy.

Multiple Choice

In Alpha decay what particle is emitted?

• Helium (He)

• Electron (e^-)

• Energy (Photon)

Dropdown

When a large nucleus (like Uranium) is split, causing a chain reaction that releases explosive force

Select answer

Multiple Choice

In Beta decay what particle is emitted?

• Helium (He)

• Electron (e^-)

• Energy (Photon)

Multiple Choice

When small nuclei are exposed to intense heat and pressure, they join to create a larger nucleus, releasing huge amounts of energy

• Nuclear Fusion

• Nuclear Fission

Multiple Choice

In Gamma decay what particle is emitted?

• Helium (He)

• Electron (e^-)

• Energy (Photon)

Multiple Choice

The sun (or any star)

• Nuclear Fusion

• Nuclear Fission

Multiple Choice

What is the most dangerous form of radioactive decay?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

Dropdown

Created by joining two hydrogen atoms to create helium

Select answer

Multiple Choice

Which form of radiation can be stopped by something as thin as a sheet of paper?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

Multiple Choice

Fission is --

• fusing together

• division

Multiple Choice

Identify the missing variable in the following reaction.

Multiple Select

What are concerns associated with nuclear energy? Select all that apply

• nuclear waste

• noise pollution

• if the reactor breaks (Chernobyl, Fukushima)

• humans turning into mutant potatoes

Multiple Choice

Identify the missing variable in the following reaction.

Drag and Drop

Scenario A shows--

Placeholder

Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

Nuclear Fusion

Nuclear Fission

Multiple Choice

Identify the missing variable in the following reaction.

Multiple Choice

Scenario B shows--

• Nuclear Fusion

• Nuclear Fission

Multiple Choice

Identify the missing variable in the following reaction.

Categorize

Options (16)

Atom is divided

Two atoms join

Nuclear waste is an issue

Uses uranium and other radioactive elements

1000 x stronger

Typically uses hydrogen

Naturally occuring on the sun

Produces energy in stars

Requires high temperature and pressure

Produces helium as a byproduct

Experimental energy source

Generates heat and electricity

Used in nuclear power plants

Produces radioactive isotopes

Chain reaction can occur

Requires controlled environment

Organize these options into the right categories

Nuclear Fission

Nuclear Fusion

Multiple Choice

Which identifies the correct type of decay and shows the correct formula for the reaction shown?