5 - Nuclear Fission
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What is nuclear fission?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to uranium-235.
Name one use of nuclear fission.
💡 Hint: Consider how we use energy in homes.
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What is nuclear fission?
💡 Hint: Think about the opposite of fusion.
True or False: Chain reactions can occur in both controlled and uncontrolled states.
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of a controlled fire versus a wild one.
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Calculate the energy released when 1 kg of uranium-235 undergoes a complete fission reaction. Given the mass defect is 0.2g per reaction.
💡 Hint: Determine how many reactions can happen in 1 kg to use this value.
Discuss the implications of an uncontrolled chain reaction as seen in a nuclear weapon versus a controlled reaction in a power plant. What are the safety considerations?
💡 Hint: Think about the need for regulation in energy production versus destruction.
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