Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion

Question 1

Which statement is true about nuclear fusion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Which equation represents a fission reaction?

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Question 3

Which type of reaction does this diagram represent?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

nuclear fission because an atom is splitting into two large fragments of comparable mass

Question 4

According to most scientists, cold fusion

Revolt · Accepted Answer

will not be a practical source of energy on Earth.

Question 5

Research into nuclear fusion will likely require a large investment of time and money before it might be used as an energy source. Which statement best describes the benefits that would make the investment worthwhile?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fusion produces no radioactive waste, and the fuel is plentiful.

Question 6

Both nuclear fusion and nuclear fission reactions

Revolt · Accepted Answer

release large amounts of energy.

Question 7

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.

Question 8

Which best describes what forms in nuclear fusion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

one larger, more stable nucleus

Question 9

Which is a characteristic of nuclear fusion but NOT nuclear fission?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

is the energy source of stars

Question 10

Which is a characteristic of nuclear fusion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

involves the collision of two nuclei

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