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Nuclear Fission Flashcards

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Nuclear fission

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Splitting of an atom, which releases energy

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Uranium

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  • nucleus absorbs a neutron
  • the nucleus splits
  • two daughter nuclei, neutrons and KE produced
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Moderator

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(Graphite). Slows neutrons so they can successfully collide with uranium

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Control rods

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(Boron). Absorb excess neutrons

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CO2

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A gas is used to carry away the heat generated.

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Atoms

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Collide with other atoms, causing the temperature to rise

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