WorksheetsFission vs Fusion
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 10mins
True or False: Radioisotopes in medicine are used for both diagnosis and treatment.
True
False
Powerful radiation that can cause biological damage.
beta particle
alpha particle
gamma ray
carbon dating
Nuclear fusion is where...
two smaller atom nuclei fuse into one larger atom nucleus
two larger atom nuclei fuse into one smaller atom nucleus
one larger atom nucleus decays and breaks into two or more smaller atom nuclei
one smaller atom nucleus decays and breaks into two or more larger atom nuclei
Nuclear fission is where...
two smaller atom nuclei fuse into one larger atom nucleus
two larger atom nuclei fuse into one smaller atom nucleus
one larger atom nucleus decays and breaks into two or more smaller atom nuclei
one smaller atom nucleus decays and breaks into two or more larger atom nuclei
What are some advantages to using nuclear fusion? (pick two)
Almost no waste
requires larger amounts of energy to use
Nearly unlimited fuel source
Expensive
What are some disadvantages to using nuclear fusion? (pick two)
Almost no waste
requires larger amounts of energy to use
Nearly unlimited fuel source
Expensive
What are some advantages to using nuclear fission? (pick two)
Releases harmful radiation
Able to produce a lot of power in a short amount of time
Fuel can be dangerous to work with
Low cost to operate
What are some disadvantages to using nuclear fission? (pick two)
Releases harmful radiation
Able to produce a lot of power in a short amount of time
Fuel can be dangerous to work with
Low cost to operate
What do you find here?
Nuclear fusion
Nuclear fission
What do you find here?
Nuclear fusion
Nuclear fission
The three subatomic particles that make up an atom are...
Proton
Hydrogen
Neutron
Electron
Helium
