fission Flashcards
1
Q
what happens in fission
A
a larger atoms that are unstable. the nucleus can spilt into two nuclei of smaller mass and releasing some neutrons and energy
2
Q
where is fission used
A
power stations
3
Q
what is the energy used after fission
A
the energy is used as heat to heat water and the steam spins the turbines and the turbine spins the generator to generate electricity going
4
Q
what does the excess neutrons do
A
they neutrons cause fission in other atoms and it keeps on going and this is called chain reaction
