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What is nuclear fission?
Think about what happens to atoms during fission.
Name one common isotope used in nuclear fission.
Consider isotopes commonly found in nuclear reactors.
What is the main energy source for fission?
Think about what fuels a nuclear reactor.
True or False: Nuclear fission only occurs naturally.
Consider how humans have harnessed fission energy.
Calculate the energy released by the fission of 1 kg of uranium-235 given that approximately 200 MeV of energy is released per fission event.
Remember to convert energy units if necessary for practical application.
Discuss the environmental impacts of nuclear fission, considering both positive and negative aspects.
Weigh the benefits against the potential dangers.
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