Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Power

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Multiple Choice

________ is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom

• Kinetic energy

• Nuclear energy

• Thermal energy

Multiple Choice

The nucleus of an atom is made up of

• Protons and neutrons

• Protons and electrons

• neutrons and electrons

Multiple Choice

Nuclear fission is the ________ of an atom’s nucleus

• splitting

• joining

Multiple Choice

We use the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom by converting it to ______________, which can then be used to generate electricity.

• potential energy

• thermal energy

• mechanical energy

Multiple Choice

One of the element used in generating nuclear power is_______

• Carbon

• Uranium

• Aluminum

Multiple Choice

The breakup of the large nucleus releases energy in the form of ________________

• heat and radiation.

• electricity

Multiple Choice

_______________is a machine that uses fission to generate energy

• Nuclear Reactor

• Nuclear factory

• Nuclear field

Open Ended

List one benefit of using nuclear power

Open Ended

List one disadvantage of nuclear power