Nuclear Radiation

Question 8 • TX-Chemistry B

Which is a difference between the focus of a nuclear engineer and the job of a nuclear chemist?

Answer

Nuclear engineers are concerned with the design, construction, and operation of nuclear reactors; nuclear chemists study nuclear reactions, radioactive elements, and nuclear power.

Nuclear chemists are concerned with the design, construction, and operation of nuclear reactors; nuclear engineers study nuclear reactions, radioactive elements, and nuclear power.

Nuclear engineers are concerned with the production and use of radioactive sources; nuclear chemists study the absorption of radiation.

Nuclear chemists are concerned with the production and use of radioactive sources; nuclear engineers study the absorption of radiation.

Explanation

Nuclear engineers focus on applying engineering principles to the design, construction, and operation of nuclear reactors. Nuclear chemists focus on the chemistry of nuclear reactions and radioactive elements, including aspects of nuclear power. Choice A correctly distinguishes these roles; choice B reverses them.

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