Nuclear Fission Flashcards
0
Q
How are the nuclei split?
A
A neutron collides with an atom releasing more neutrons to collide with the other half
1
Q
What happens during nuclear fission?
A
The nucleus splits in two large fragments and continues to split
2
Q
Why can neutrons split the nuclei?
A
Because they have a huge amount of energy
3
Q
What will happen to the reaction if the mass of the neutron is too low?
A
It will slow down due to lack of energy
4
Q
What would happen if the neutron has too much energy?
A
The reaction will increase the reaction to the point it becomes to hot
5
Q
What is the perfect mass required for a balanced reaction called?
A
Critical mass
