12.5.1 - Nuclear Fission
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What is nuclear fission?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to heavy atoms.
Name one isotope commonly used in fission.
💡 Hint: It's a type of uranium.
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What is the process of splitting heavy nuclei called?
💡 Hint: Remember that it's the opposite of fusion.
True or False: Nuclear fission can occur spontaneously.
💡 Hint: Think about what triggers fission.
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Calculate the energy released if a heavy nucleus with a mass defect of 0.1 atomic mass units (amu) undergoes fission. (Use E=mc², where 1 amu = 931.5 MeV/c²)
💡 Hint: Use the formula provided for energy calculation.
Discuss the environmental impact of nuclear fission and suggest measures to mitigate these effects.
💡 Hint: Think about waste management in different industries.
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