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    Nuclear fission is the process where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing energy and neutrons. Commonly used isotopes for this process are uranium-235 and plutonium-239. When the nucleus splits, it produces smaller radioactive nuclei and neutrons, which can then trigger other nearby nuclei to split in a chain reaction. Nuclear power has advantages of being efficient and reliable but produces radioactive waste that is hazardous, the facilities are expensive to build and operate, and present security risks if used for weapons.

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    Nuclear fission is the process where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing energy and neutrons. Commonly used isotopes for this process are uranium-235 and plutonium-239. When the nucleus splits, it produces smaller radioactive nuclei and neutrons, which can then trigger other nearby nuclei to split in a chain reaction. Nuclear power has advantages of being efficient and reliable but produces radioactive waste that is hazardous, the facilities are expensive to build and operate, and present security risks if used for weapons.

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    Nuclear Fission: Presentation Made by Hamza Raouf 10H

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    Nuclear fission is the process where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller parts, releasing energy and neutrons. Commonly used isotopes for this process are uranium-235 and plutonium-239. When the nucleus splits, it produces smaller radioactive nuclei and neutrons, which can then trigger other nearby nuclei to split in a chain reaction. Nuclear power has advantages of being efficient and reliable but produces radioactive waste that is hazardous, the facilities are expensive to build and operate, and present security risks if used for weapons.

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    Nuclear Fission

    Presentation made by Hamza


    Raouf 10H
    What is Nucleur Fission?
    Nuclear fission is the process of splitting a nucleus into
    different parts.
    Two isotopes are commonly used in this process; these two
    isotopes are called uranium-235 and plutonium-239.
    When nuclear fission occurs, the nucleus splits into two smaller
    nuclei which are radioactive.
    2 or 3 more neutrons are released, hence giving out energy.
    These neutrons hit other nuclei causing them to split too. This
    is called a chain reaction
    Where are Nucleur power
    stations in the UK?
    Pro’s and cons of Nucleur
    power.
    Advantages
    Nuclear power is efficient and reliable. Power plants can
    produce significant quantities of power and it is unlikely that
    we will get any power cuts. The supply at the moment is
    thriving.

    Disadvantages
    Power plants produce radioactive substances which is
    harmful for us and the climate. Nucleur power can be
    dangerous in the wrong hands. E.g, terrorists use these
    weapons to destroy large areas.
    The cost of nuclear power is staggering.

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