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Nuclear energy

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The splitting of a nucleus into smaller nuclei is

a)

Fusion

b)

Fission

c)

Half-life

d)

gamma -radiation

2.

Name the moderator used in the nuclear reactor?

a)

Plutonium

b)

Thorium

c)

Graphite

d)

Berilium

3.

Which isotope of Uranium has the capacity to sustain the chain reaction?

a)

U-230

b)

U-235

c)

U-245

d)

U-225

4.

Which of the following atomic particles have the least mass?

a)

Proton

b)

Electron

c)

Deuteron

d)

Neutron

5.

During an atomic explosion, the energy released is due to

a)

Conversion of protons to neutrons

b)

Conversion of chemical energy into heat energy

c)

Conversion of mechanical energy into nuclear energy

d)

Conversion of mass into energy

6.

What is the beneficial aspect of nuclear fission?

a)

The ability to absorb energy

b)

The ability to produce more energy than nuclear fusion

c)

The ability to release tremendous amounts of energy

d)

There are no beneficial aspects of nuclear fission

7.

When a neutron leaves the nucleus, it’s mass

a)

Triples

b)

Decreases

c)

Increases

d)

Stays the same

8.

The release in energy in nuclear fission is consistent with the fact that uranium has

a)

More mass per nucleon than either of the two fragments

b)

more mass per nucleon as the two fragment

c)

exactly the same mass per nucleon as the two fragments

d)

Less mass per nucleon than either of the two fragments

9.

he energy we get in nuclear reaction comes from

a)

Energy we put into the reactor

b)

The mass of the fuel

c)

Water

d)

The sun

10.

Which best represents nuclear fission?

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

11.

Which of these diagrams represents the type of nuclear reaction that produces energy in the Sun?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

12.

A high temperature is required for which to occur?

a)

alpha decay

b)

beta decay

c)

nuclear fission

d)

nuclear fusion

13.

During nuclear fission, a nucleus _________.

a)

grows

b)

divides

c)

shrinks

d)

combines with another

14.

In the Sun, hydrogen atoms fuse together to form _________.

a)

helium

b)

mercury

c)

oxygen

d)

nitrogen

15.

Nuclear fission of uranium-235 can start a chain reaction by

a)

releasing enough thermal energy to start nuclear fission in neighboring atoms

b)

producing two smaller atoms that can then strike and split neighboring atoms

c)

producing neutrons that can then strike and split neighboring atoms

d)

combining two atoms with low mass to form one large atom

16.

What type of nuclear reaction is shown?

a)

fusion

b)

fission

c)

chain reaction

d)

alpha radiation

17.

Why is nuclear fusion considered safer than nuclear fission?

a)

Fusion takes energy to be sustained so you can stop the reaction by taking away energy.

b)

Fusion is a chain reaction that must be controlled or it will go out of control.

c)

Fission takes energy to be sustained so you can stop the reaction by taking away energy.

d)

They are equally unsafe.

18.

Nuclear fission occurs when an atom, such as uranium, releases energy when it splits when subjected to which subatomic particle?

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

d)

Positron

19.

Our Sun, an average star in the galaxy, uses the process of fusion to produce its energy. Every second, the Sun converts 600 million tons of matter into--

a)

gravitational forces

b)

carbon dioxide and water

c)

electromagnetic energy

d)

radioactive materials

20.

Each second within the Sun, 600 million tons of matter are converted into--

a)

electromagnetic energy

b)

lithium and carbon atoms

c)

gravitational force

d)

universal dark matter

21.

Which of the following best describes how nuclear reactions are used to generate electricity?

a)

Nuclei produced in reactions generate electromagnetic waves.

b)

Heat from fission is used to produce steam, which drives a turbine.

c)

Splitting nuclei give up their electrons, when they flow through wires.

d)

Light from fission is captured by photocells, which produce electricity.

22.

Scientists have continuously been searching for ways to create a system for energy production through fusion reactions but have been unsuccessful. Which of the following explains why it is still not a practical source of power?

a)

Fusion can create a huge amount of energy with very little fuel.

b)

Fusion radioactive byproducts have a shorter half-life than fission byproducts.

c)

Fusion requires a large amount of energy to force atoms to initially fuse together.

d)

Fusion reactions have virtually little to no risk of nuclear accidents.

23.

Carbon dating is a process where scientists evaluate the percentage of Carbon-14 atoms that have decayed into Carbon-12. The process of changing Carbon-14 into Carbon-12 involves the atoms losing two neutrons.


What type of reaction occurs when Carbon-14 changes to Carbon-12?

a)

Decomposition

b)

Single replacement

c)

Fusion

d)

Fission

24.
Which of the following is an example of nuclear fusion? 
a)
A plutonium atom is used to start a chain reaction that detonates a nuclear weapon 
b)
A uranium atom is split apart into lighter elements
c)
 Two hydrogen atoms are combined to form a helium atom
d)
Two hydrogen atoms bond with an oxygen atom to form a water molecule 
25.

The best capable alternative source which can meet the future energy demand is _____________

a)

thermal power plant

b)

nuclear power plant

c)

hydroelectric power plant

d)

geothermal power plant

26.

Which nuclear fuel is usually used in thermal nuclear reactor to create fission?

a)

U234

b)

U235

c)

U236

d)

U237

27.

Which parts function is to reduce the energy of fast neutrons to thermal neutrons in nuclear power plant?

a)

Moderator

b)

Coolant circulator

c)

Control rods

d)

Shielding

28.

What is used in nuclear reactor as a cooling method/device?

a)

Coolant

b)

Water jackets

c)

Air cooler

d)

Air vents

29.

Control rods are made of __________

a)

Cesium

b)

Cadmium

c)

Tin

d)

Gallium

30.

The nuclear energy is measured as........

a)

MeV

b)

MW

c)

Curie

d)

None of the above

31.

What is a problem commonly associated with nuclear power facilities?

a)

A small quantity of energy is produced.

b)

Reaction products contribute to acid rain

c)

It is impossible to control nuclear fission.

d)

It is difficult to dispose of wastes.

32.

One benefit of nuclear fission reactions is

a)

nuclear reactor meltdowns

b)

storage of waste materials

c)

biological exposure

d)

production of energy

33.

Which components of a fission reactor are used to slow neutrons during a fission reaction?

a)

moderators

b)

shields

c)

coolants

d)

control rods

34.

Which substance can be used as both a coolant and a moderator in a nuclear reactor?

a)

graphite

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

heavy water

d)

helium

35.

The main function of a coolant in a nuclear fission reactor is to

a)

slow down the speed of the neutrons

b)

absorb energy produced by the reaction

c)

shield the wall of the reactor from radiation damage

d)

adjust the number of neutrons available for reaction

36.

Control rods in nuclear reactors are commonly made of boron and cadmium because these two elements have the ability to

a)

absorb neutrons

b)

emit neutrons

c)

decrease the speed of neutrons

d)

increase the speed of neutrons

37.

The operation of a commercial nuclear reactor requires an isotope that will undergo

a)

fission and a controlled chain reaction

b)

fission and an uncontrolled chain reaction

c)

fusion and a controlled chain reaction

d)

fusion and an uncontrolled chain reaction

38.

The purpose of the high-density concrete used in some nuclear reactors is to

a)

shield the reactor walls from radiation damage

b)

shield the reactor personnel from radiation exposure

c)

control the rate of the nuclear reaction

d)

control the speed of the neutrons

39.
Nuclear Power's source comes from _________________.
a)
Uranium or Plutonium
b)
Coal
c)
Natural Gas
d)
Oil and/or Coal
40.
What product does a nuclear power plant produce for its customers?
a)
electricity
b)
a turbine
c)
hot water
d)
steam
41.
Which element can be used to start nuclear fission reactions?
a)
plutonium
b)
phosphorous
c)
hydrogen
d)
helium
42.
Which is a benefit of using nuclear power?
a)
Makes us less reliant on fossil fuels
b)
Exposes workers to hazards in nuclear facilities
c)
Generates radioactive nuclear waste
d)
Causes thermal pollution to water systems
43.
What might be a concern raised by community members if they were told that a nuclear power plant was going to be built in their neighborhood?
a)
the threat of a nuclear accident or spill
b)
the air pollution generated by the plant
c)
coal could be used to produce more energy per gram of fuel
d)
excessive use of petroleum would leak into the water under the ground
44.
What is a chain reaction?
a)
When electrons are emitted causing electricity
b)
When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the protons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split
c)
When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the neutrons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split
d)
When a nuclear fission reaction occurs, the electrons emitted can strike other nuclei in the sample, and cause them to split
45.
What do  control rods do in a nuclear reactor?
a)
Regulate the rate of reaction  by absorbing and slowing neutrons
b)
Produce electricity
c)
Produce neutrons to increase the rate of reaction
d)
Reduce heat produced by the uranium rods
46.

Nuclear Power Plants have many advantages. One of those advantages is...

a)

nuclear weapons

b)

nuclear waste

c)

reduced CO2 emissions

d)

reactor meltdowns

47.

Nuclear Fission relies on starting and maintaining a ___

a)

Continuous force

b)

A chain reaction

c)

A spinning turbine

d)

A waterfall

48.

Nuclear reactors make heat, which warms water into steam, which turns a _______

a)

Waterwheel

b)

Windmill

c)

Hydroelectric Plant

d)

Turbine

49.
What are the two major forces involved with nuclear energy? 
a)
Fission and Fusion
b)
Alpha and Beta particles
c)
Gamma and Fission
d)
Radioactivity and Alpha Decay
50.

What is a redox reaction?

a)

A reaction where both reactants get reduced.

b)

A reaction where both reactants get oxidized.

c)

A reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between reactants.

d)

A reaction that involves the combustion of at least one reactant.

51.

What is reduction?

a)

It is the gain of electrons.

b)

It is the loss of electrons.

c)

It is the creation of electrons.

d)

It is the destruction of electrons.

52.

What is oxidation?

a)

It is the gain of electrons.

b)

It is the loss of electrons.

c)

It is the creation of electrons.

d)

It is the destruction of electrons.

53.

What is a reducing agent?

a)

It is the species that gets reduced -- gains electrons.

b)

It is the species that gets oxidized -- loses electrons.

c)

It is the species that creates electrons.

d)

It is the species that destroys electrons.

54.

What is a galvanic (voltaic) cell?

a)

It is a cell that destroys electrons on one side and creates electrons on the other side.

b)

It is a cell that contains only one metal bar and one aqueous ion solution.

c)

It is a type of battery that drives a redox reaction when electricity is applied.

d)

It is a type of battery that generates an electrical current from redox reactions.

55.
a device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy and is made of two or more cells
a)
battery
b)
cell
c)
electrolyte
d)
electrode
56.
2 different metals that lose or gain electrons in a battery (zinc and copper
a)
wet cells
b)
dry cells
c)
electrolytes
d)
electrodes
57.
liquid in a battery that allows electrons to move from one metal to the other (fruit juice, vinegar)
a)
Wet Cells
b)
Dry Cells
c)
Electrolyte
d)
Electrodes
58.
a type of cell that contains solid or pastelike electrolytes
a)
Wet Cells
b)
Dry Cells
c)
Electrolytes
d)
Electrodes
59.
the energy per unit charge (the difference in charge between the 2 electrodes)
a)
Potential Difference
b)
Galvanometer
c)
Photo Cell
d)
Thermocouples
60.

What happens to hydrogen molecules in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?

a)

They form hydrogen ions, H+ , and electrons, e-

b)

They form hydrogen ions, H+ , and electrons, e+

c)

They form hydrogen atoms, H

61.

What happens to oxygen molecules in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell?

a)

They react with electrons to form oxide ions, O2-

b)

They react with hydrogen ions to form hydroxide ions, OH-

c)

They react with hydrogen ions and electrons to form water

62.

The ___________ fuel cell uses potassium hydroxide as the electrolyte.

a)

Solid Oxide

b)

Phosphoric Acid

c)

Alkaline

d)

Polymer Exchange Membrane

63.
The half-equation for the reaction occurring at the (+) electrode in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel which has an alkaline electrolyte would be
a)
H2(g) + 2OH-(aq)→ 2H2O(l) + 2e-
b)
H2(g) → 2H+(g) + 2e-
c)
O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e- → 2H2O(l)
d)
O2(g) + 2H2O(l) + 4e- → 4OH- (aq)
64.
The energy released in a chemical reaction is directly converted to electrical energy in al
a)
solar cell
b)
electrolytic cell
c)
fossil-fuel power station
d)
hydrogen/oxygen fuel cell
65.
In a fuel cell based on the oxidation of methane, the equation for the anode half-reaction is:
CH4(g) + 2H2O(l) → CO2(g) + 8H+(aq) + 8e-
The corresponding equation for the half-reaction at the cathode is
a)
2H2O(l) + 4e- → 4H+(aq) + O2(g)
b)
4H+(aq) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l)
c)
2H2O(l) → 4H+(aq) + O2 (g) + 4e-
d)
4H+(aq) + O2(g) + 4e- → 2H2O(l)