Nuclear Fission (20.3.1)

Question 1

• The reaction of 235U with a neutron produces more neutrons, which can then be used to initiate further reactions.

Answer 1

• The reaction of 235U with a neutron produces more neutrons, which can then be used to initiate further reactions.

Question 2

• Critical mass is the amount of fissionable material required for a self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction to occur.

Answer 2

• Critical mass is the amount of fissionable material required for a self-sustaining nuclear fission reaction to occur.

Question 3

• Nuclear fission reactors harness the energy given off by nuclear fission to boil water, which turns a turbine to produce electricity.

Answer 3

• Nuclear fission reactors harness the energy given off by nuclear fission to boil water, which turns a turbine to produce electricity.