Nuclear Energy

Energy associated with changes in the nucleus of an atom is called

• Fission

• Fusion

• Nuclear Energy

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Nuclear energy is produced in what 2 ways

• Fission and Fusion

• Nuclear and Energy

• Chain and Reaction

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A process in which a large nucleus splits into two smaller nuclei with release of energy.

• Nuclear Energy

• Nuclear Fusion

• Nuclear Fission

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What is a continuous series of nuclear fission reactions?

• Chain Reaction

• Nuclear Fission

• Nuclear Fusion

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Two or more nuclei with smaller masses join together or fuse to form a larger nucleus.

• Nuclear Fission

• Nuclear Fusion

• Nuclear Energy

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What are the advantages of Nuclear Fusion? (check all that apply)

• Abundant energy

• Sustainability

• No CO2

• No long-lived radioactive waste

• Chain reaction

Nuclear splits into smaller nuclei

• Fission

• Fusion

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Nuclei join to form a larger nucleus

• Fission

• Fusion

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Needs to use Uranium

• Fission

• Fusion

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Needs to use Hydrogen

• Fission

• Fusion

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