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    Nuclear fission releases significantly more energy than chemical processes. It occurs when a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei after absorbing a neutron. Uranium-235 undergoes fission when hit by a neutron, splitting into lighter elements and releasing kinetic energy and more neutrons. For a chain reaction to occur, these neutrons must be slowed by a moderator to trigger further fissions. This is used to generate heat to power electricity generation. However, nuclear waste disposal poses major challenges due to radioactivity and long half-lives.

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    Nuclear fission releases significantly more energy than chemical processes. It occurs when a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei after absorbing a neutron. Uranium-235 undergoes fission when hit by a neutron, splitting into lighter elements and releasing kinetic energy and more neutrons. For a chain reaction to occur, these neutrons must be slowed by a moderator to trigger further fissions. This is used to generate heat to power electricity generation. However, nuclear waste disposal poses major challenges due to radioactivity and long half-lives.

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    Nuclear fission releases significantly more energy than chemical processes. It occurs when a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two or more lighter nuclei after absorbing a neutron. Uranium-235 undergoes fission when hit by a neutron, splitting into lighter elements and releasing kinetic energy and more neutrons. For a chain reaction to occur, these neutrons must be slowed by a moderator to trigger further fissions. This is used to generate heat to power electricity generation. However, nuclear waste disposal poses major challenges due to radioactivity and long half-lives.

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    NUCLEAR FISSION – BREAKING UP.

    1. How does the energy released by nuclear processes compare to those released by chemical processes?
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    2. How is a nuclear reaction different to nuclear (radioactive) decay?
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    3. What happens during nuclear fission? Draw a diagram to explain.

    4. How is nuclear fission initiated?


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    5. How many decay products are produced as a result of a single nucleus undergoing fission?
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    6. Which isotope of Uranium undergoes fission when a neutron hits it? Uranium 235
    7. In what form is the energy released during nuclear fission? In the form of kinetic energy
    8. What condition must be met for a chain reaction to take place in nuclear fission?

    9. How is nuclear fission used to generate electricity?


    The reaction produces heat energy which
    10. In a nuclear fission reactor what is the purpose and function of:
     the Moderator It slows down the moving neutron in order for the next atom to be able to absorb them.-
    Usually made out of ‘heavy water’ or graphite.
     the Control rods. . ………………………………………………………………………………………
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    11. List one major drawback of nuclear fission.
    It is extremely difficult to dispose of it due to the waste being radioactive and usually having a long half
    life.

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