Nuclear Chemistry: Nuclear Energy

What process is modeled with this equation?

• alpha decay
• beta decay
• fission
• fusion

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What is one problem with using nuclear fission as an energy source?

• finding radioactive elements that have longer half-lives
• finding ways of storing radioactive wastes
• finding compounds to cool heated water
• finding non-radioactive elements for reactors

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Which nuclear process is shown in the picture?

• fission
• fusion
• alpha decay
• beta decay

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Which of the following is an example of nuclear fusion? 

• A plutonium atom is used to start a chain reaction that detonates a nuclear weapon 
• A uranium atom is split apart into lighter elements
•  Two hydrogen atoms are combined to form a helium atom
• Two hydrogen atoms bond with an oxygen atom to form a water molecule 

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How does nuclear fusion compare to nuclear fission? 

• Nuclear fusion produces no radioactive waste
• Nuclear fusion produces more radioactive waste
• . Nuclear fusion is cheaper and easier to produc
• Nuclear fusion requires rare, expensive elements to work

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Which of the following best describes the process of nuclear fission? 

• Splitting an atom's nucleus apart 
• Separating an atom's electrons from its nucleus 
• Fusing two atomic nuclei together 
• Splitting an atom's electrons in half 

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The nuclear process occurring at a nuclear power plant involves splitting large atoms into smaller atoms & neutrons is called....

• Nuclear fusion

• Nuclear fission

• Combustion

• Multiplication

Classify this process.

• Nuclear fission
• Nuclear fusion
• Alpha decay
• Beta decay

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What is not true about fission reactions at power plants?

• They are exothermic
• They produce a lot of energy
• They are uncontrolled and fast
• They are slow and controlled

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What element is often used in nuclear reactions?

• Hydrogen
• Uranium
• Oxygen
• Mercury

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