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Nuclear Energy

Question 5 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

Which statement is true?

Answer
A
Nuclear power plants require more fuel than conventional power plants.
B
There is a short supply of high quality uranium.
C
Nuclear power plants are inefficient.
D
It is difficult to responsibly dispose of nuclear waste products.

Explanation

Nuclear power plants produce radioactive waste that must be isolated and carefully managed for a long time, making responsible disposal difficult. They need much less fuel by mass than conventional plants because nuclear reactions release far more energy per unit of fuel, so A is false. High-quality uranium is not generally considered in short supply, and nuclear plants are not inherently inefficient, so B and C are false.

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