fission Flashcards
1
Q
what is fission?
A
Fission is the splitting of an atomic nucleus into two smaller nuclei and two or more neutrons releasing energy
2
Q
how is fission used in nuclear power stations?
A
In nuclear power stations this is induced in uranium-235or plutonium-239by firing a neutron at it.
3
Q
how is this a chain reaction?
A
This is a chain reaction as the released neutrons trigger more atoms to decay
4
Q
why is nuclear waste difficult to dispose?
A
Nuclear waste is difficult to dispose of as it is radioactive
5
Q
what can nuclear fallout from power station do to an area?
A
Nuclear fallout from a power station can make an area uninhabitable (such as
Chernobyl)
