Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
It is a device where a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction occurs.
fission
By the control rods and by the moderator.
The uranium 235 atoms in the nuclear fuel are what actually fission, or split into two other atoms. The uranium is in ceramic fuel pellets that are inserted into fuel rods, that make up fuel elements, that are in the reactor core that is located in the reactor vessel of the nuclear power plant. After the fuel has been in the reactor it begins to produce plutonium 239 atoms within the fuel which will also undergo a fission reaction.
the reactor vessel
It is a device where a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction occurs.
It is a device where a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction occurs.
nuclear fission
Reactions that involve nuclei, called nuclear reactions, result in a tremendous amount of energy. Two types are fission and fusion.
A nuclear reactor
fission
In a fission reactor, control is implemented by inserting control rods into the reactor. These are made of a material that absorbs neutrons, and prevents a reaction from taking place.
In the core of a nuclear reactor
By the control rods and by the moderator.
False, the fission in nuclear reactors is controlled with the movable control rods.
Nuclear fission, not to be confused with fusion.
Controlled! ...if the reactor is working properly.