Nuclear Reactions

Which particle completes the equation below?

• Alpha Particle

• Beta Particle

• Gamma Particle

• Proton

Answer explanation

The correct particle to complete the equation is the Beta Particle, as it is the one that fits the context of the question.

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Which particle completes the equation below?

• Alpha Particle

• Beta Particle

• Gamma Particle

• Proton

Answer explanation

The correct particle to complete the equation is the Alpha Particle, as it is commonly used in nuclear reactions and has a positive charge.

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A nucleus of Uranium-235 is struck with a neutron, causing it to split into two smaller nuclei. Which of the following is occurring?

• Fusion

• Fission

• Alpha Decay

• Beta Decay

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Fission because when a nucleus of Uranium-235 is struck with a neutron, it splits into two smaller nuclei, which is characteristic of a fission reaction.

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Two hydrogen atoms collide into each other, causing them to combine into one larger helium atom and release energy in the process. Which of the following is occurring?

• Fusion

• Fission

• Alpha Decay

• Beta Decay

Answer explanation

Fusion is occurring when two hydrogen atoms combine into a larger helium atom, releasing energy in the process.

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The heat and light from the Sun occur because of which nuclear reaction that is constantly occurring?

• Fusion

• Fission

• Alpha Decay

• Beta Decay

Answer explanation

The correct nuclear reaction that produces heat and light from the Sun is fusion, where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium.

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Nuclear power plants are powered by which type of nuclear reaction?

• Fusion

• Fission

• Alpha Decay

• Beta Decay

Answer explanation

Nuclear power plants are powered by fission reactions, not fusion, alpha decay, or beta decay.

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What is the strongest type of nuclear reaction?

• Fusion

• Fission

• Alpha Decay

• Beta Decay

Answer explanation

Fusion is the strongest type of nuclear reaction as it releases more energy than fission reactions.

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Atomic bombs are powered by which type of nuclear reaction?

• Fusion

• Fission

• Alpha Decay

• Beta Decay

Answer explanation

Atomic bombs are powered by the nuclear reaction of fission, where a heavy nucleus splits into lighter nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy.

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The diagram shows which nuclear process?

• Fusion

• Fission

• Alpha Decay

• Beta Decay

Answer explanation

The diagram shows the nuclear process of Fission, where a heavy nucleus splits into smaller nuclei releasing energy.

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The reaction shown in the diagram will continue to occur after it starts. This process is called...

• Endless Reaction

• Alpha Decay

• Gamma Decay

• Chain Reaction

Answer explanation

The correct term for the process shown in the diagram is a Chain Reaction, where the reaction continues to occur after it starts.

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