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Nuclear Fission and Nuclear Fusion Answers

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Which is a characteristic of nuclear fusion?

A
produces radioactive waste
B
involves the collision of two nuclei
C
commonly used by humans as an energy source
D
requires very little activation energy
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Which element is nuclear fusion least likely to produce?

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hydrogen, which has an approximate mass of 1
B
chlorine, which has an approximate mass of 35
C
argon, which has an approximate mass of 39
D
silicon, which has an approximate mass of 28
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Which statement is true about this reaction?

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It is a practical source of energy on Earth.
B
It occurs only outside the solar system.
C
Its product is heavier than each of its reactants.
D
It shows the critical mass of an element.
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Which best describes what forms in nuclear fusion?

A
two smaller, more stable nuclei
B
two larger, less stable nuclei
C
one smaller, less stable nucleus
D
one larger, more stable nucleus
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Which equation demonstrates that nuclear fusion forms elements that are heavier than helium?

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Research into nuclear fusion will likely require a large investment of time and money before it might be used as an energy source. Which statement best describes the benefits that would make the investment worthwhile?

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Fusion requires a large amount of energy and occurs in stars.
B
Fusion produces large amounts of energy, and the fuel is found on Earth.
C
Fusion produces no radioactive waste, and the fuel is plentiful.
D
Fusion requires little energy to begin and would continue through a chain reaction.
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Why is it important for scientists to replicate each other’s experiments?

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to determine if important scientific results are repeatable
B
to help the research of other scientists
C
to determine if slight alterations in the experiment can affect the result
D
to further their own research
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Which is most likely why many scientists reject the cold fusion theory?

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There is too much waste involved in the process.
B
Cold fusion experiments have been conducted at room temperature only.
C
The process does not produce enough energy to meet the needs of modern humans.
D
The original results have not been replicated consistently and reliably.
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Which equation represents a fission reaction?

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According to most scientists, cold fusion

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will not be a practical source of energy on Earth.
B
would be a practical source of energy on Earth if it were less expensive.
C
will be a practical source of energy on Earth within the next few decades.
D
will always continue to be a practical source of energy on Earth.
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Which type of reaction does this diagram represent?

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nuclear fusion because nuclei combine to form a heavy nucleus
B
nuclear fission because an atom is splitting into two large fragments of comparable mass
C
nuclear fusion because a large amount of energy is being released
D
nuclear fission because the resulting products are not radioactive
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Which statement is true about nuclear fusion?

A
It is caused by the same process that causes nuclear fission.
B
It does not occur naturally in the solar system.
C
It has very low activation energy.
D
It produces nearly all the elements that are heavier than helium.
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Both nuclear fusion and nuclear fission reactions

A
release radioactive waste.
B
involve the splitting of atoms.
C
are utilized in nuclear power plants.
D
release large amounts of energy.
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Which best describes nuclear fission?

A
A nucleus spontaneously splits and absorbs energy.
B
Two nuclei spontaneously combine and absorb energy.
C
A nucleus collides with a neutron and splits, releasing energy.
D
Nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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