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

finding ways of storing radioactive wastes

finding radioactive elements that have longer half-lives

finding compounds to cool heated water

finding non-radioactive elements for reactors

Why does an atom undergo beta decay?

It has more neutrons than protons

It has an atomic number greater than 83

It has more protons than neutrons

What happens to the atomic number during alpha decay?

The atomic number decreases by 2.

The atomic number decreases by 4

The atomic number increases by 1

The atomic number stays the same.

What is a benefit of nuclear fission?

The ability to release tremendous amounts of energy

The ability to produce more energy than nuclear fusion

There are no beneficial aspects of nuclear fission

One disadvantage of nuclear energy produced through fission is ___.

it leaves behind radioactive waste

it emits large amounts of pollution into the atmosphere

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about nuclear fission?

it releases less energy than fusion

Which of the following is true about nuclear fusion?

It produces more energy than nuclear fission.

It produces less energy than nuclear fission.

It has the ability to occur easily in everyday life.

In the equation E=mc 2 , which of the following correctly represents one or constants?

E= the amount of energy absorbed

In nuclear reactions--

a small amount of matter produces a large amount of energy.

a large amount of matter produces a small amount of energy.

What is a benefit of nuclear fission?

The ability to release tremendous amounts of energy

The ability to produce more energy than nuclear fusion

There are no beneficial aspects of nuclear fission

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30 sec • 1 pt

What do these symbols represent?

alpha particle

beta particle

neutron

gamma ray

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How many protons are in this atom?

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What do you call the energy required to prevent the protons in the nucleus from repelling?

nuclear energy

binding energy

radioacitve energy

electromagnetic energy

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How many neutrons are in this isotope of Uranium?

235

327

143

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How are these isotopes different?

Different atomic numbers

Different number of protons

Different number of neutrons

Different number of electrons

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What do these symbols represent?

alpha particle

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gamma ray

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How many protons are in this atom?

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