Radioactivity

The splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei is

• fusion
• fission
• half-life
• gamma radiation

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The picture shows the process of __________

• fission

• fusion

• alpha decay

• beta decay

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What is a beneficial aspect of nuclear fission?

• The ability to absorb energy
• The ability to release tremendous amounts of energy
• The ability to produce more energy than nuclear fusion
• There are no beneficial aspects of nuclear fission

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This is an example of...

• Fission  reaction
• Fusion reaction
• Decomposition reaction
• Decay

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What is a PRO about nuclear energy?

• The amount of energy produced far excess what is produced using fossil fuels.

• It is very safe and stable

• Both of these are true

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What is a CON about nuclear energy?

• It causes global warming

• It generates hazardous waste that can get people sick

• Both of these are true

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Nuclear energy creates:

• a large amount of energy
• a small amount of energy
• a medium amount of energy

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Two nuclei crash together to form a bigger one, and in the process they kick out a neutron and release lots of energy. This is called...

• nuclear fission
• nuclear fusion

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How many protons does this isotope of titanium have?

• 48
• 22
• 26
• 70

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How many neutrons does uranium-235 have?

• 238
• 92
• 146
• 143

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