INT Chapter 20 Nuclear Review

Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus? Select all that apply.

• Proton

• Electron

• Neutron

• Photon

An isotope of an element has the same number of _________, but a different number of _________.

• Protons, electrons
• Protons, neutrons
• Electrons, neutrons

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Which process involves the splitting of large nuclei?

• alpha decay
• nuclear fusion
• beta decay
• nuclear fission

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What type of nuclear reaction occurs in the Sun?

• Nuclear fission
• beta decay
• alpha decay
• Nuclear fusion

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Radiation is...

• a result of unstable atoms decaying

• a result of unstable atoms building up

• a result of stable atoms decaying

• a result of stable atoms building up

Which type of radiation is harmful to humans?

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• all three types of radiation

Nuclear Power is - 

• Renewable
• Non-renewable

Nuclear power uses ____ for fuel.

• steel
• coal
• uranium
• hydrogen

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Nuclear energy uses _____ to turn turbines to power a generator.

• wind
• water
• steam
• solar

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Splitting a uranium atom is called - 

• fission
• fusion

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