Lab: Half-Life

Question 4 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

What are the advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power? Check all that apply.

Answer

One advantage of nuclear energy is that it does not produce carbon dioxide emissions.

Storage of nuclear waste is a short-term problem associated with nuclear energy.

The problem with uranium mining is that a large quantity of uranium must be extracted to meet energy needs because the energy release from uranium fission is so low.

Safe operation of a nuclear power plant can be jeopardized by a human mistake.

Explanation

Nuclear power plants generate electricity without producing carbon dioxide emissions during operation, so A is an advantage. Nuclear waste remains hazardous and requires long-term storage, making B false. Uranium fission releases a large amount of energy, so a relatively small amount of uranium can provide substantial energy; that makes C false. Human error can contribute to unsafe conditions or accidents at a nuclear plant, so D is a disadvantage.

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