b. Nuclear fission
1. Nuclear fission is the splitting of a heavy nucleus into two lighter nuclei.
or
c. Chain reaction
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The chain reaction in uranium fission
d. Nuclear fusion
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2. The relationship between mass defect and the energy released is given by
the equation:
E = mc2
f. Generation of electricity
2. There are benefits and potential dangers of the use of nuclear fission to
generate electricity.
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g. The Pros and Cons of Using Nuclear Fission to Generate Electricity
Questions:
3. 2
1 H + 1 He
3
→ 2 He
4
+ 0n
1
+ Energy
(2.01410 u) (3.016030 u) (4.00260 u) (1.00867 u)
Calculate the mass defect and energy released.
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Answers:
2. a. 0.005 u.
b. 8.3 x 1030 kg
c. 7.47 x 10-13 J