Nuclear A Level

The process of combining two hydrogen nuclei into a helium atom with the release of tremendous quantities of energy is called ___.

• nuclear fusion
• combustion
• radioactivity
• nuclear fission

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The process of joining two atoms' nuclei and releasing an enormous amount of energy is called ___.

• nuclear fusion
• nuclear fission
• nuclear isotope
• nuclear meltdown

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Which process do hydrogen atoms use to make the Sun's energy?

• nuclear fusion
• nuclear fission
• nuclear isotope
• nuclear meltdown

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Which process is used by nuclear power plants to produce energy?

• Nuclear fission
• Nuclear fusion
• Nuclear isotope
• Nuclear meltdown

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What is the process of splitting atoms to release usable stored energy?

• nuclear fusion
• nuclear fission
• combustion
• radiation

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Which statement describes nuclear fission?

• The nucleus of a large atom is split by a neutron into smaller nuclei and energy is released.
• A neutron combines with the nucleus of a large atom and releases energy.
• The nuclei from two elements are forced together under high temperature and pressure to release energy.
• The nucleus of a reactive element combines with another nucleus to release energy.

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TRUE or FALSE: gamma changes the atomic number.

• True
• False

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What is emitted during Alpha Radiation?

• A helium nuclei.
• A helium atom
• Gamma Rays.
• Positrons

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What is radioactive decay?

• The spontaneous breakdown of an atomic nucleus resulting in only energy release
• The spontaneous breakdown of an atomic nucleus resulting in only matter release
• The spontaneous breakdown of an atomic nucleus resulting in a release of energy and matter
• The decay of the use of radios and the increased use of televisions.

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Which type of nuclear radiation is being emitted here?

• Alpha
• beta
• gamma 
• none

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