Fission and Fusion Worksheet
Explore the fundamental processes of nuclear fission and fusion, their applications, and their implications for energy generation.
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Fission and Fusion Worksheet
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1. Which process involves the splitting of a heavy atomic nucleus into two or more lighter nuclei?
Nuclear Fusion
Nuclear Fission
Radioactive Decay
Chemical Reaction
2. The energy released in nuclear reactions comes from the conversion of mass into energy, as described by Einstein's famous equation:
F = ma
E = mc²
V = IR
P = IV
3. Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the and other stars.
4. A nuclear power plant uses nuclear to generate electricity.
5. Nuclear fusion requires extremely high temperatures and pressures to overcome the electrostatic repulsion between nuclei.
True
False
6. Nuclear fission produces less radioactive waste compared to nuclear fusion.
True
False
Match each term with its correct definition.
7. Fission
a. Combining light nuclei
8. Fusion
b. Splitting heavy nuclei
9. Chain Reaction
c. Self-sustaining fission process
10. Briefly explain the difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.
11. Describe one advantage and one disadvantage of using nuclear fission for energy generation.
