Nuclear Reactions

This type of reaction occurs when light nuclei combine to form a larger, single nucleus.

• Fission
• Fusion
• single displacement
• double displacement

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At times, lost mass is converted into _________, during fission reactions.

• chain reactions
• energy
• critical mass
• fusion

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Nuclear reactions involve the particles in the ____.

• electron cloud
• neutrons
• nucleus
• half-life

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A form of radiation that carries energy and has no mass and no charge.

• Alpha particles
• Beta Particles
• Gamma Rays
• Daughter nucleus

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This type of  reaction occurs when a heavy nucleus, such as U-235, splits into two or more parts.

• Fission
• Fusion
• Chain reaction
• synthesis

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Fusion produces ____ nuclei.

• same-sized
• smaller
• larger
• all of the above

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Fission produces ____ nuclei.

• same-sized
• smaller
• larger
• all of the above

Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear energy as a power source?

• Nuclear waste is not radioactive
• Nuclear plants are low in cost
• Nuclear energy does not produce air pollution
• Waste can be stored anywhere

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Which of the following is a disadvantage of nuclear energy as a power source?

• Nuclear energy produces less energy than the burning coal
• Nuclear energy produces air pollution
• Nuclear waste must be safely stored
• The fuel source is very limited

All of the following are problems of nuclear energy except ---

• storage of radioactive fuel
• pollution
• security concerns
• natural disasters (tsunamis, earthquakes, etc.)

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