Fission and Fusion Flashcards
1
Q
What is binding energy?
A
The total energy needed to separate all the nucleons in a nucleus so they are far away from each other
2
Q
What is the mass defect?
A
The difference in rest mass of a nucleus and the sum of the masses of its individual nucleons
3
Q
What element has the highest binding energy per nucleon?
A
Iron
4
Q
What is the role of a moderator in a nuclear reactor?
A
To slow the neutrons down to thermal energies so they can split other nuclei
