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(Savvas 10.3 and 10.4) Transmutation, Fission, Fusion

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The strong nuclear force is

a)

the attractive force that holds protons and neutrons together in the nucleus

b)

the force responsible for gravity

c)

the attractive force between the electrons and the nucleus

d)

the repulsive force between protons in the nucleus

2.

The strong nuclear force on a proton or neutron is much greater in a large nucleus than in a small nucleus.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Fission is

a)

the splitting of a heavy nucleus into lighter nuclei, releasing energy.

b)

the combination of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.

c)

the process of losing electrons from an atom.

d)

the emission of alpha particles from a nucleus.

4.

Fusion is

a)

the splitting of a heavy nucleus into lighter nuclei, releasing energy.

b)

the combination of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.

c)

the process of losing electrons from an atom.

d)

the emission of alpha particles from a nucleus.

5.

In Einstein’s mass-energy equation, E = mc2mc^2 , the symbol "c" represents

a)

the charge on a proton.

b)

the speed of light.

c)

the charge on an electron.

d)

the speed of sound.

6.

During nuclear reactions the total amount of mass and energy is conserved.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Describe what happens during a meltdown in a nuclear power source.

a)

The reactor core overheats and releases radiation.

b)

The reactor produces more electricity.

c)

The reactor shuts down safely.

d)

The reactor is unaffected.

8.

Transmutation is defined as

a)

the process of changing one element into another.

b)

the process of melting metals.

c)

the process of dissolving substances in water.

d)

the process of separating mixtures.

9.

Scientists perform artificial transmutations by

a)

exposing elements to high temperatures.

b)

bombarding nuclei with particles.

c)

mixing chemicals in a laboratory.

d)

cooling elements to very low temperatures.

10.

Which process occurs naturally in the center of stars like the Sun?

a)

fission

b)

chemical

c)

fusion

11.

This diagram represents what type of equation?

a)

Fission

b)

Fusion

c)

Alpha Decay

d)

Beta Decay

12.

Which type of reaction requires very high temperature and pressure?

a)
Fission
b)
 Fusion
c)
Radioactive Decay
13.
This is an example of ---
a)
Radioactive Decay
b)
Nuclear Fission
c)
Nuclear Fusion
d)
Fossil fuel reaction
14.

How do current nuclear power-plants work?

a)

Fusion

b)

Half-life

c)

Fission

d)

Fusion or fission

15.
What is a benefit of nuclear fission?
a)
The ability to absorb energy
b)
The ability to release tremendous amounts of energy
c)
The ability to produce more energy than nuclear fusion
d)
There are no beneficial aspects of nuclear fission
16.

One disadvantage of nuclear energy produced through fission is ___.

a)

it is a fossil fuel

b)

it leaves behind radioactive waste

c)

it emits large amounts of pollution into the atmosphere

d)

there are no disadvantages

17.

The minimum mass of fissionable material necessary for an uncontrolled chain reaction is

a)

critical mass.

b)

neutron mass.

c)

isotope mass.

d)

molar mass.

18.
Which of the following is true about nuclear fission?
a)
The mass of the product is greater than the mass of the original nucleus
b)
The mass of the product is less than that of the original nucleus
c)
The mass of the product is the same as the mass of the original nucleus
19.

The chain reaction results from the fission process producing ______ that can then strike and split neighboring nuclei.

a)

electrons

b)

neutrons

c)

protons

d)

ions

20.

What are some disadvantages to using nuclear fusion? (Choose two answers.)

a)

produces radioactive waste

b)

requires high temperatures

c)

produces carbon compounds that cause climate change

d)

expensive

21.

What are some disadvantages to using nuclear fission? (Choose two answers)

a)

requires storage of radioactive waste

b)

produces carbon compounds that cause climate change

c)

the fuel can cause dangerous malfunctions

d)

this source of energy depends on climate and location

22.

Over very short distances, the strong nuclear force is much greater than the electric forces among protons.

a)

true

b)

false

23.
An example of an uncontrolled fission reaction is _______________
a)
Nuclear power plants
b)

Radioactive decay

c)
Atomic Bomb
d)

The sun's core

24.

What occurs in both fusion and fission reactions?

a)

Small amounts of energy are converted into large amounts of matter.

b)

Small amounts of matter are converted into large amounts of energy.

c)

Heavy nuclei are split into lighter nuclei.

d)

Light nuclei are combined into heavier nuclei.

25.

__________ are used to absorb neutrons and limit chain reactions.

a)

Control rods

b)

Lead shields

c)

Liquid coolants

d)

Reactors

26.

Which of the following elements is most likely to undergo a fusion reaction?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Iron

c)

Carbon

d)

Uranium

27.

Which of the following elements is most likely to undergo a fission reaction?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Iron

c)

Carbon

d)

Uranium

28.

The image represents a _______ reaction.

a)

fusion

b)

fission

c)

alpha decay

d)

beta decay