Topic 10: Nuclear Energy

center of an atom where protons and neutrons are found

• nucleus

• proton

• neutron

• isotope

atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons, resulting in different atomic masses

• nucleus

• electron

• isotope

• meltdown

radiation that knocks off an electron, creating an ion

• ionizing radiation

• nuclear fission

• nuclear fusion

• isotope

splitting of an atom after it is hit with a neutron

• isotope

• nuclear fusion

• ionizing radiation

• nuclear fission

radioactive material propelled into the sky, which then "falls out" on to the surrounding area

• proton

• nuclear fallout

• ionizing radiation

• nuclear fusion

event where coolant is lost, core over heats and melts, molten core breaches the reactor vessel, allowing radiation to escape

• isotope

• meltdown

• nuclear fallout

• ionizing radiation

What is the orange particle in the image?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

• nucleus

What is the purple particle in the image?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

• nucleus

What is the teal particle in the image?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

• nucleus

What is the center, where the teal and orange particles are found, called?

• proton

• neutron

• electron

• nucleus