Nuclear Power Review

Fission is self-sustaining because it always produces 3 neutrons.

• True

• False

Which type of radiation can be stopped by our skin?

• Alpha particles

• Beta particles

• Gamma waves

• X-ray waves

What is an isotope?

• Elements with the same number of protons and neutrons, but different number of electrons.

• Elements with the same number of protons and electrons, but different number of neutrons.

• Elements with the same number of neutrons and electrons, but different number of protons.

• Elements that have the same atomic mass, but different atomic number.

Which of the following is an advantage of nuclear power?

• Expensive to build and operate

• Produces radioactive waste

• Is considered a clean energy

• Is nonrenewable

Which of the following is considered a disadvantage of nuclear power?

• Creates jobs

• Produces radioactive waste

• Is considered a clean energy

• Is renewable

In what year was there a split in nuclear research causing two groups with one focusing on weaponry and one focusing on power creation?

• 1935

• 1939

• 1942

• 1946

What is the purpose of a control rod in a nuclear reactor?

• Cool the process

• Prevent lightning strikes

• Absorb neutrons

• Deflect electrons

Which is a characteristic of photons?

• Photons travel at the speed of light outside of a vacuum.

• Photons have a large mass.

• Photons have a positive charge.

• Photons have properties of both particles and waves.

Shielding a structure around the reactor does what?

• Protects the generator from outside heat

• Protects the generator from outside cold

• Is made of concrete

• Protects those outside from the effects of radiation

How do we choose an isotope for a nuclear-powered battery?

• The amount of radiation it produces.

• The mass-per-unit volume

• The half-life of the isotope

• The radiation source must be compatible with existing technologies to produce electricity