Nuclear Fission and Fusion

__________________ occurs when the repelling electrical forces within a nucleus overpowers the attracting the attracting nuclear forces.

• Nuclear Decay

• Nuclear Fission

• Nuclear Fusion

• None of the above

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__________________ is the process in which two or more smaller nuclei combine to create a larger, more stable nuclei.

• Nuclear Decay

• Nuclear Fission

• Nuclear Fusion

• None of the above

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Where do chain reactions not occur and why?

• The rare isotope U-235; as the U-235 absorbs neutrons, the chain reaction stops

• Uranium ore deposits; as the U-238 absorbs electrons, the chain reaction stops

• Uranium ore deposits; as the U-238 absorbs neutrons, the chain reaction stops

• The rare isotope U-235; as the U-235 absorbs electrons, the chain reaction stops

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What is the major drawback to fission power?

• Radioactive Waste

• CO₂ Emissions

• SO₂ Emissions

• All of the Above

In the equation E=mc², which of the following correctly represents one or constants?

• M=the sum of the masses

• E= the amount of energy absorbed

• C²= the speed of light

• All of the above

T/F The three components of a nuclear fission reactor are the nuclear fuel combined with a moderator, the control rods, and water.

• True

• False

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In what order are high-energy lasers used to control nuclear fusion?

1.Steam is produced

2.Drop frozen pellets of hydrogen isotopes through the crossfire

3.Aim laser beams at a common point

4.The resulting heat will be carried off by molten Lithium

• 3 – 2 – 4 – 1

• 2 – 1 – 3 – 4

• 3 – 2 – 1 – 4

• 1 – 3 – 2 – 4

A __________________ is a nuclear fission reactor that produces more nuclear fuel than it consumes.

• Fission Reactor

• Breeder Reactor

• Core Reactor

• Fusion Reactor

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What is NOT a benefit of a fission reactor?

• Conserves Energy

• Supplies plentiful energy

• Produces carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gasses

• Eliminates a megaton of sulfur oxides

What does a magnetic bottle contain for fission research?

• Atoms

• Protons

• Electrons

• Plasmas

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