Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions

Radioactivity and Nuclear Reactions

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary process that powers the Sun?

Back

Nuclear fusion.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of nuclear reaction occurs in a nuclear power facility?

Back

Nuclear fission.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Define nuclear fission.

Back

A process where a big nucleus splits into smaller nuclei.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the result of nuclear fusion in the Sun?

Back

Energy production.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of neutrons in a fission reaction?

Back

They can strike other nuclei and cause a chain reaction.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a chain reaction in the context of nuclear fission?

Back

A series of reactions where neutrons released from one fission event cause further fission events.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does the energy output of nuclear fusion compare to nuclear fission?

Back

Fusion releases more energy than fission.

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