Nuclear energy flashcards
Which processes release Nuclear Energy?
Fission & Fusion
What is a half-life (in science)?
the amount of time for HALF a radioactive sample to decay
Nuclear Energy Creates ___ Pollution than other sources of energy?
LESS
Nuclear Fission Happens When…
The Nucleus Splits into Several Smaller Pieces
Half Life calculation: Starting mass =10 kg Final mass = 1.25 kg How many half lives occurred?
3
Solve the half-life problem
The half life of Rutherfordium-261 is 81 seconds. How many half lives would take place in 405 seconds?
5
What are the Advantages of Nuclear Power?
-produces enough energy to power large areas
-nuclear power does not as much pollution
-nuclear power is not expensive to make
Nuclear fusion is when…
multiple nuclei join together to form a heavier nucleus
When is Nuclear Energy Collected?
when it is converted to electricity and other sources
How does nuclear power plant work?
nuclear power plant obtains heat to process steam.
True or false: Nuclear energy is renewable
false
Nuclear Power is Generated Using Which of the Following?
uranium
Which source of energy comes from large atoms being split into smaller ones through fission?
Nuclear/Uranium
Nuclear fission takes place within a
Nuclear Reactor
How Does Nuclear Fission Occur?
Neutrons smash into the nucleus of Uranium atoms
