Questions

Q1.

The diagram shows a nuclear reactor.

(a) A uranium nucleus in the fuel rod may split when a neutron hits it.

This process of splitting is known as

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A fission

B moderation

C reflection

D refraction

(b) The control rods control the reaction by

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A absorbing some of the neutrons

B cooling the reactor vessel

C removing uranium nuclei from the reaction

D slowing the neutrons slightly

 (Total for question = 2 marks)

Q2.

A student finds this representation of nuclear fission on a website.

(a) Describe what happens when nuclear fission of uranium occurs.

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(b) The daughter nuclei move off with high speed.

Name the type of energy that this gives them.

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Q3.

In a nuclear reactor, a uranium-235 nucleus absorbs a neutron and fission occurs.

(a) Complete the equation below that shows a typical fission reaction.

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(b) Explain how nuclear fission can lead to a chain reaction.

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(c) The diagram shows a nuclear reactor.

 (i) On the diagram, label the control rods and the shielding.

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(ii) Explain why the shielding is needed.

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(Total for question = 9 marks)

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