Heat is produced by the recoil (kinetic energy) of the fission fragments, when they are stopped in the fuel material
It is true that a uranium nucleus splits in the nuclear fission of uranium.
This statement is incorrect. The products of nuclear fission of uranium are typically highly radioactive, including elements such as cesium, strontium, and iodine. These radioactive byproducts require proper handling and disposal to prevent harm to human health and the environment.
True. Cadmium (and boron plus some other elements) absorbs neutrons, thus limiting or slowing the fission chain in a nuclear reactor.
False. Combining nuclei to form a new nucleus is called nuclear fusion. Nuclear fission is the splitting of an atomic nucleus.
False.Atoms themselves only change during nuclear decay, fusion or fission. Outer electrons can be shared, donated or received during bonding but the atom doesn't change in and of itself.When matter changes state the bonds themselves are not affected. All that happens in a change of state is that molecules gain more kinetic energy. The bonds within the molecules are not altered.
False, the fission in nuclear reactors is controlled with the movable control rods.
False. The process by which energy is produced in the sun is known as nuclear fusion, not fission. Nuclear fusion is the process in which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy in the process.
It is true that a uranium nucleus splits in the nuclear fission of uranium.
True. In a controlled nuclear chain reaction, the energy released as heat can be used to generate electricity through a process called nuclear fission. By controlling the rate of reactions and capturing the heat produced, nuclear power plants are able to generate electricity efficiently and safely.
False. A nuclear reaction in which the nuclei of atoms join together is called fusion, not fission. Fusion is the process that powers the sun and hydrogen bombs. Fission, on the other hand, is when the nucleus of an atom is split into two or more smaller nuclei.
True. Nuclear power plants use nuclear fission reactions to generate heat, which then creates steam. This steam drives a turbine connected to a generator that produces electricity.
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This statement is incorrect. The products of nuclear fission of uranium are typically highly radioactive, including elements such as cesium, strontium, and iodine. These radioactive byproducts require proper handling and disposal to prevent harm to human health and the environment.
True. Brakes control the speed of a car by reducing its kinetic energy, while control rods in a nuclear reactor control the rate of fission reactions by absorbing neutrons and reducing the chain reaction. Both mechanisms are essential for safely managing the system.
False. Both mass and energy are conserved.
yes, both true & false. They can work either by fission or some combination of fission & fusion. Most modern nuclear bombs use both fission & fusion to optimize for mission, size, weight, cost, etc. Total yield can vary from 100% fission to more than 95% fusion.
True. Cadmium (and boron plus some other elements) absorbs neutrons, thus limiting or slowing the fission chain in a nuclear reactor.