Practice Nuclear Fission And Fusion (7) - Atoms and Nuclei

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Question 1.
What is nuclear fission?
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Think of the nuclear reaction in atomic bombs.
Question 2.
Give an example of a light nucleus used in fusion.
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It's an isotope of hydrogen!
3Question 3.
What is the primary result of nuclear fission?
- Release of energy
- Absorption of energy
- Formation of black holes
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Think about what happens in a nuclear reactor.
4Question 4.
True or False: Nuclear fusion powers the sun.
- True
- False
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Recall what type of reaction occurs in stars.
Question 5.
Explain how energy is produced differently in fission compared to fusion in practical applications.
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Reflect on the scale and the conditions needed for each process.
Question 6.
Discuss the challenges of achieving sustainable nuclear fusion compared to utilizing nuclear fission.
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Consider practical approaches and the technology available for each process.

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