Fission

The splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei is

• fusion

• fission

• decay

• gamma radiation

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Which process, fusion or fission, is considered a natural process?

• Fission

• Fusion

This is an example of...

• Chain reaction

• Fusion reaction

• Decomposition reaction

• Decay

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What is a chain reaction?

• When electrons travel are emitted causing electricity

• When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the protons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split

• When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the neutrons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split

• When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the electrons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split

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The major drawback to nuclear fission reactors is the difficulty of achieving safe disposal of radioactive waste products.

• true

• false

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What process uses fission to generate electricity?

• Nuclear power

• Nuclear bombs

• Physical change

• Chemical reaction

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What element is the main source of fuel for fission?

• Uranium

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Krypton

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Fission:

• Splitting of radioactive elements into lighter elements

• Combining of small elements into heavier elements

• Creates a LOT of energy

• Produces radioactive waste

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Where does fission take place?

• sun

• stars

• deep inside the earth

• nuclear reactors

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Fission creates the energy that causes:

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Earthquakes

• Flooding

• Thunderstorms

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