p7 ( radioactivity ) Flashcards
1
Q
whats the meaning of nuclear fission
A
splitting up of large and unstable nuclei into smaller nuclei
2
Q
what does nuclear fission produce
A
lots of energy
3
Q
where do we get nuclear energy from
A
nuclear fission
4
Q
what are the 2 ways nuclear fission can occur
A
. spontaneualsy
. absorbing a neutron
5
Q
what does nuclear fission lead to
A
chain reaction
6
Q
what are 3 pros of nuclear fission
A
. doesnt produce greenhouse gases
. fuel is relitivley cheap
. large and steady amount of energy
7
Q
what are 3 cons of nuclear fission
A
. nuclear power plants are expensive to set up
. nuclear waste produced is expensive to get rid of
. risk of major disaster
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