The class is studying nuclear reactions. Which method would be the best way for the students to understand what happens at an atomic level during nuclear fission?

computer simulation of nuclear fission

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Matter can be separated or broken apart by physical, chemical, or nuclear means. Which statement below is correct?

Elements can be broken apart only by nuclear reactions.

Molecules can only be broken apart physically.

Mixtures can only be separated chemically.

Molecules can be broken apart only by nuclear reactions.

Which is a benefit of using nuclear power?

Makes us less reliant on fossil fuels

Exposes workers to hazards in nuclear facilities

Generates radioactive nuclear waste

Causes thermal pollution to water systems

Which statement best summarizes the consequences of using nuclear energy?

There are both positive and negative effects from the use of nuclear energy.

There are only positive effects from the use of nuclear applications.

There are only negative effects from the use of nuclear applications.

The negative effects greatly outweigh the positive effects in nuclear applications.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using nuclear energy?

There are no waste products left over.

There is no air pollution generated.

It is a reliable and economical source of energy.

It decreases our dependence on foreign oil.

What might be a concern raised by community members if they were told that a nuclear power plant was going to be built in their neighborhood?

the threat of a nuclear accident or spill

the air pollution generated by the plant

coal could be used to produce more energy per gram of fuel

excessive use of petroleum would leak into the water under the ground

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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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The nuclear reaction used in nuclear power generating plants can be dangerous. This is because the byproducts are __.

very hot

acidic

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highly radioactive

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

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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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Nuclear Processes

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

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

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

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

The nuclear reaction used in nuclear power generating plants can be dangerous. This is because the byproducts are __.

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

Which statement describes nuclear fission?

The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion. This means that what process occurs inside the sun?

Which element can be used to start nuclear fission reactions?

The class is studying nuclear reactions. Which method would be the best way for the students to understand what happens at an atomic level during nuclear fission?

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