Nuclear Power Flashcards

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1
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How does nuclear make energy

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Uses chemical energy from spliting uraniam or plutonium

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nuclear Example of fuels

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Uranium or plutonium

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nuclear Advantages

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No greenhouse gases given off during splitting
Lots of energy given of per kg
Good to meet a basic demand

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nuclear Disadvantages

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Expensive to decommision
Have to carefully dispose of waste material
Can give of radioactive substances

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