Fission v.s Fusion

Question 1

Refers to the process in which a heavy nucleus is split by bombarding it with neutrons to form medium-mass nuclei

Answer 1

Fission

Question 2

process in which light-mass nuclei combine to form heavier, more stable nuclei.

Answer 2

Fusion

Question 3

Fuel: Uranium-235 (scarce)

Answer 3

Fission

Question 4

Fuel: Hydrogen (abundant)

Answer 4

Fusion

Question 5

Products are less dangerous

Answer 5

Fusion

Question 6

Requires a LOT of energy and a high temp. (Ex. Sun)

Answer 6

Fusion

Question 7

2 nuclei fused together

Answer 7

Fusion

Question 8

Nuclei of atoms split and release neutrons

Answer 8

Fission

Question 9

Reaction releases energy

Answer 9

Fission

Question 10

Used in nuclear reactors and atomic bombs

Answer 10

Fission

Question 11

Chain reaction with dangerous products

Answer 11

Fission

Question 12

Uses of fission:

Answer 12

1.) Nuclear reactors in nuclear power plants
2.) Naval Ships
3.) Nuclear weapons

Question 13

Made with neutron-absorbing material such as cadmium, hafnium, or boron and are inserted or withdrawn from the core to control the rate of reaction.

Answer 13

Control Rods

Question 14

fluid circulating through the core so as to transfer the heat from it. In light water reactors the water moderator functions also as ______.

Answer 14

Coolant

Question 15

The structure around the reactor, has steam generators which is designed to protect it from outside intrusion and effects of radiation in case of any serious malfunction.

Answer 15

Containment