Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion — Quiz

Question 1

Which equation represents a fission reaction?

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92 to the 235th power cap u plus 0 to the 1th power n rightarrow 55 to the 140th power Cs plus 37 to the 94th power Rb plus 2 sub 0 to the 1th power n

Question 2

Which equation demonstrates that nuclear fusion forms elements that are heavier than helium?

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8 to the 16th power cap o plus 2 to the 4th power He rightarrow 10 to the 20th power Ne

Question 3

Which is a characteristic of nuclear fusion?

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involves the collision of two nuclei

Question 4

Which best describes nuclear fission?

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A nucleus collides with a neutron and splits, releasing energy.

Question 5

According to most scientists, cold fusion

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will not be a practical source of energy on Earth.

Question 6

Which statement is true about nuclear fusion?

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It produces nearly all the elements that are heavier than helium.

Question 7

Which element is nuclear fusion least likely to produce?

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hydrogen, which has an approximate mass of 1

Question 8

Both nuclear fusion and nuclear fission reactions

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release large amounts of energy.

Question 9

Which statement is true about this reaction? 7 to the 14th power cap n plus 1 to the 1th power cap h rightarrow 8 to the 15th power cap o

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Its product is heavier than each of its reactants.

Question 10

Which is most likely why many scientists reject the cold fusion theory?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The original results have not been replicated consistently and reliably.

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