1.1.1.1 - Nuclear Fission
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What is nuclear fission?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to atoms during fission.
Name one common isotope used in nuclear fission.
💡 Hint: Consider isotopes commonly found in nuclear reactors.
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What is the main energy source for fission?
💡 Hint: Think about what fuels a nuclear reactor.
True or False: Nuclear fission only occurs naturally.
💡 Hint: Consider how humans have harnessed fission energy.
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Calculate the energy released by the fission of 1 kg of uranium-235 given that approximately 200 MeV of energy is released per fission event.
💡 Hint: Remember to convert energy units if necessary for practical application.
Discuss the environmental impacts of nuclear fission, considering both positive and negative aspects.
💡 Hint: Weigh the benefits against the potential dangers.
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