Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion

Question 1

Which is a characteristic of nuclear fusion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

involves the collision of two nuclei

Question 2

Which element is nuclear fusion least likely to produce?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

hydrogen, which has an approximate mass of 1

Question 3

Which statement is true about this reaction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Its product is heavier than each of its reactants.

Question 4

Which best describes what forms in nuclear fusion?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

one larger, more stable nucleus

Question 5

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 6

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 7

Why is it important for scientists to replicate each other’s experiments?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

to determine if important scientific results are repeatable

Question 8

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 9

Which equation represents a fission reaction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

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Question 10

According to most scientists, cold fusion

Revolt · Accepted Answer

will not be a practical source of energy on Earth.

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