 | Term | Definition |
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Nuclear Fisson |
Large nucleus splits into two small nuclei and release energy |
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Some of the mass will be converted into energy |
Why is there less mass from the beginning than at the end? |
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Nuclear Chain Reaction |
Continous series of nuclear reactions. |
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Uncontrolled Nuclear Reaction |
Large amounts of energy being given off |
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Controlled Nuclear Reaction |
Energy released is in a power plant |
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Uranium in the fuel rods undergoes a chemical change. Control rods absorb neutrons. Energy from the chain reaction is absorbed by the coolent. Water absorbs it and it is changed to steam. The steam turns a turbine attached to the generator. The generator changes the steam to electrical energy. |
What are the steps in a nuclear power plant? |
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Nuclear Fusion |
When two nuclei join together to make a large nucleus. |
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Cost less; Do not release fossil fuels |
What are advantages to nuclear fission? |
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Nuclear waste; Accident prone |
What are disadvantages to nuclear fission? |
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Less accident prone; Less waste; Oceans of fuel |
What are advantages to nuclear fusion? |
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Plasma; Need forcefield |
What are disadvantages of nuclear fusion? |
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