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| nuclear fission and fusion worksheet answers: The Next Arms Race Henry D. Sokolski, 2015-01-31 With most of the world's advanced economies now stuck in recession; Western support for defense cuts and nuclear disarmament increasing; and a major emerging Asian power at odds with its neighbors and the United States; it is tempting to think our times are about to rhyme with a decade of similar woes—the disorderly 1930s.Might we again be drifting toward some new form of mortal national combat? Or, will our future more likely ape the near-half-century that defined the Cold War—a period in which tensions between competing states ebbed and flowed but peace mostly prevailed by dint of nuclear mutual fear and loathing?The short answer is, nobody knows. This much, however, is clear: The strategic military competitions of the next 2 decades will be unlike any the world has yet seen. Assuming U.S., Chinese, Russian, Israeli, Indian, French, British, and Pakistani strategic forces continue to be modernized and America and Russia continue to reduce their strategic nuclear deployments, the next arms race will be run by a much larger number of contestants—with highly destructive strategic capabilities far more closely matched and capable of being quickly enlarged than in any other previous period in history. |
| nuclear fission and fusion worksheet answers: Physics for the IB Diploma K. A. Tsokos, 2005-10-20 This fourth edition of Physics for the IB Diploma has been written for the IB student. It covers the entire new IB syllabus including all options at both Standard and Higher levels. It includes a chapter on the role of physics in the Theory of Knowledge along with many discussion questions for TOK with answers. There are a range of questions at the end of each chapter with answers at the back of the book. The book also includes worked examples and answers throughout, and highlights important results,laws, definitions and formulae. Part I of the book covers the core material and the additional higher level material (AHL). Part II covers the optional subjects. |
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| nuclear fission and fusion worksheet answers: Fission, Fusion and The Energy Crisis S. E. Hunt, 2013-10-22 Fission, Fusion and the Energy Crisis, Second Edition focuses on the importance of the breeder reactor to the efficient use of nuclear fuel reserves. This book examines the interrelationships of the scientific, technological, economic, and ecological aspects of nuclear power and considers the debate on the possible danger of a plutonium economy. This monograph is comprised of 12 chapters and opens with a discussion on the energy requirements and available fuel supplies on a global scale, with emphasis on capital fuel reserves and renewable energy sources. An overview of the atom and its nucleus, mass, and energy is then presented. The following chapters explore the process of nuclear fission and how it can be used to produce a hydrogen bomb; natural uranium reactors and enriched reactors; the control and safety of nuclear reactors; and the short- and long-term economics of nuclear power stations. The nuclear power programs of some countries such as Canada, Britain, and the United States are also considered. Finally, the nuclear fusion process and attempts to control it for use in the production of heat and electricity are analyzed. This text is intended for nuclear scientists and undergraduate students. |
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Nuclear Fission vs. Nuclear Fusion Nuclear f “i” s s i o n (Spl“i”tting an atom into two new ones) In nuclear fission reactions (also called radioactive decay), a neutron is aimed at the nucleus of a large, unstable atom, like uranium, thorium, or other radioactive elements. The extra mass of the neutron causes the radioactive nucleus to
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Nuclear fission An example of a nuclear fission reaction is 92U 235 → Ba 56 141 + Kr 36 92 + 2 n 0 1 (a) Write nuclear equations for the following fission reactions: (i) The fission of Uranium-235 to produce caesium-144 and rubidium-90 92U 235 → 𝐶𝑠 55 144 + Rb 37 90 + n 0 1 (ii) The fission of plutonium-239 to produce xenon-134 and ...
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1. To ensure students understand how nuclear energy is generated. 2. To help students learn how a nuclear power plant works. 3. To understand how the NRC regulates commercial nuclear energy. B. At the conclusion of this unit the student should be able to — 1. Describe the fission process. 2. Identify the various kinds of nuclear power plants. 3.
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Nuclear fission An example of a nuclear fission reaction is 92U 235 → Ba 56 141 + Kr 36 92 + 2 n 0 1 (a) Write nuclear equations for the following fission reactions: (i) The fission of Uranium-235 to produce caesium-144 and rubidium-90 92U 235 → 𝐶𝑠 55 144 + Rb 37 90 + n 0 1 (ii) The fission of plutonium-239 to produce xenon-134 and ...
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Nuclear Changes Section 2 Nuclear Fission, continued • Neutrons released by fission can start a chain reaction. –nuclear chain reaction: a continuous series of nuclear fission reactions • Chain reactions can be controlled. –If the amount of fissionable substance is less than the critical mass, a chain reaction will not continue.
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(b) It is unusual for fission to be spontaneous. Most fission reactions require induction by striking the nuclide with a neutron. This temporarily makes a new isotope in a highenergy form- . The extra neutron adds to the nucleus, but it does not tend to …
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1. Use the tab called “Fission – One Nucleus” to answer these questions: a. Try to figure out how you can make U-235 unstable . b. How do you know it’s unstable?
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5. Can nuclear fission and fusion be represented by nuclear equations? Absolutely! Nuclear fission and fusion are complex reactions but can still be represented by balanced equations showing the reactants (parent nuclei) and products (daughter nuclei and other particles).
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Worksheet speed of light 8in vacuum, c = 3.0 10 ms–1 unified atomic mass unit, u = 1.66 10–27 kg 1eV = 1.6 10–19 J Intermediate level 1 a Write Einstein’s famous equation relating mass and energy. [1] b Determine the change in energy equivalent to a change in mass: i of 1.0 g; [2]
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elements larger than iron can undergo fission . You can also use the above graph to calculate the energy released in a fission or fusion reaction by calculating the change in energy between the nuclei. 11.167 - The mechanism of nuclear fusion As mentioned previously, nuclear fusion is where two smaller nuclei join together to form one
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Base your answers to questions 36 through 39 on the information below and on your knowledge of chemistry. A breeder reactor is one type of nuclear reactor. In a breeder reactor, uranium-238 is transformed in a series of nuclear reactions into plutonium-239. The plutonium-239 can undergo fission as shown in the equation below. The X represents a
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Nuclear Reactors (controlled FISSION): use subcritical masses of fissionable material CORE: contains fuel pins made of U-235; interspersed among the pins are control rods control rods: absorb neutrons-pull rods out of core: fission increases-push rods back into the core: fission decreases Safety feature: if power is lost, rods will
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Nuclear reactions release energy. Nuclear fusion reactions do this by combining, or fusing, two nuclei. Where does the energy come from in a nuclear reaction? What is Nuclear Fission (2:58) Nuclear fission releases energy when splitting a nucleus. Where does nuclear fission occur?
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the uranium is enriched to only about 3% so the fission process is controlled. In a nuclear fission bomb the uranium is enriched up to 90% leading to a runaway fission process. Nuclear power plants cannot explode like a nuclear bomb but they can explode like a chemical (TNT) bomb. 8. The fuel in a fission plant is uranium, a material in limited ...
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energy produced in a nuclear fission reaction; • understand fusion, including how to calculate energy produced in a fusion reaction.; • describe how nuclear fusion can produce energy, both in the Sun and in a fusion reactor; and • describe how a major international research program is in place to demonstrate viable commercial production ...
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Principles of Nuclear Fission In Table 12-1 we listed examples of radioactive nuclei that are important in nuclear fission. By far the most important one is uranium-235 (U-235). It is the principal constituent of the fuel rods in a nuclear reactor. In 235 grams of U-235 there are as many as 6x1023 atoms,
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Balancing Nuclear Equations . When balancing nuclear equations, the sums of the atomic and mass numbers must be the same on both sides of the equation. In some cases one of the symbols in the list below will be used to complete the equation. If a new element is formed, you may need to refer to a periodic table to determine the
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(i) What is meant by a nuclear accident? (ii) The No. 4 reactor was a fission reactor. What is nuclear fission? (iii)Name two parts of a nuclear fission reactor. (iv)What is measured in becquerels? (v) Give two examples of radioisotopes. (vi)What is meant by the half-life of a substance? (vii) What is meant by background radiation?
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2 Many countries generate electricity using nuclear fission. (a) The decay products from nuclear fission emit different types of ionising radiation. Draw . one. ... High temperatures and pressures are needed in a nuclear fusion reactor. This is to overcome (1) A . the kinetic energy of nuclei. B . the electrostatic repulsion of protons. C .
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1.) Write a definition of nuclear fusion in your own words. Nuclear fusion is the joining of two atoms to form a single larger atom. This only occurs at extremely high temperatures (millions of degrees). 2.) Why must two nuclei be moving at high speeds for nuclear fusion to occur? Nuclei must be moving at high speeds to collide and create a ...
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Answers to Worksheet Questions (Student answers will vary.) 1. If each tile that is knocked down represents a fission reaction of uranium-235, calculate the energy released per second for each chain reaction process. (The energy released by each fission is 3 × 10–11 J.) Critical 3 × 10 –11J
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(NEITHER FISSION NOR FUSION) Procedure for “Four Corners” Activity • Project the first prepared statement that relates to fission and fusion (with the answer covered). • Ask students to vote with their feet by going to the corner (either Fission, Fusion, Fission and Fusion, or Neither
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Energy released in a nuclear reaction (fission or fusion) comes from the fractional amount of mass converted into energy. Nuclear changes convert matter into energy. (5.3b) Energy released during nuclear reactions is much greater than the energy released during chemical reactions. (5.3c)
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released only from nuclear reactions e.g. The sun and all of the stars. Hydrogen bomb (Fusion). _____ power plants and the Atomic bomb (Fission). Anything with stored energy which can be released by a chemical reaction has _____energy, things like food, fuels and batteries. Anything noisy gives off _____ energy like vocal
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2. Nuclear fission in the uranium isotopes U – 238 and U – 235 is caused by neutron bombardment. a) i) State the principal features of nuclear fission. ii) State one similarity and one difference between the nuclei of U – 238 and U – 235. b) A free neutron decays by β-emission. Write a nuclear equation for this reaction.
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Section 10.4 Fission and Fusion (pages 308–315) This section discusses nuclear forces and the conversion of mass into energy. It also describes the nuclear processes of fission and fusion. Reading Strategy (page 308) Comparing and Contrasting As you read, contrast fission and fusion in the Venn diagram below by listing the ways they differ.
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You can also use the above graph to calculate the energy released in a fission or fusion reaction by calculating the change in energy between the nuclei. 5.4.136 - The mechanism of nuclear fusion As mentioned previously, nuclear fusion is where two smaller nuclei join together to form one larger nucleus .
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nuclear forces. 10.4.2 Describe the process of nuclear fission. 10.4.3 Explain how nuclear reactors are used to produce energy. 10.4.4 Describe the process of nuclear fusion. Build Vocabulary Word-Part Analysis Remind students that they can use what they know about word parts to figure out the meanings of words. Point out fission and fusion.
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Applications: Fission is used primarily in nuclear power plants to generate electricity and in nuclear weapons. Understanding Nuclear Fusion In contrast to fission, nuclear fusion involves combining two light atomic nuclei (like isotopes of hydrogen, deuterium, and tritium) to form a heavier nucleus (like helium).
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nuclear chemistry since we are not concerned with conserving momentum and spin. Recall all the types of nuclear reactions possible and their definitions: Fission Fusion Transmutation Decay o Alpha decay o Beta decay o Positron decay o Electron capture
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21 May 2018 · Nuclear Worksheet 26. A nuclear fission reaction and a nuclear fusion reaction are similar because both reactions A. form heavy nuclides from light nuclides B. form light nuclides from heavy nuclides C. release a large amount of energy D. absorb a large amount of energy 27. The energy released by a nuclear reaction results pr imarily from the
