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Understanding Nuclear Energy and Chemical Processes

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What prevents the nuclear reaction in a reactor core from going out of control?

Neutrons released by the reaction

Water submersion (correct)

Fresh uranium atoms

Steam turbines

What does the energy released from the nuclear fission of uranium cause the water in the reactor core to do?

Evaporate

Cool down

Heat up (correct)

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What is the primary purpose of turning a steam turbine in a nuclear power plant?

To cool down the reactor core

To heat up the water

To produce electricity (correct)

To control the nuclear reaction

Which equation represents mass-energy equivalence?

$e = mc^2$ Signup and view all the answers

What does the mass defect produced in a nuclear reaction result in?

Increased heat Signup and view all the answers

What is one downside of nuclear energy production that is mentioned in the text?

Radioactive waste production Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about nuclear power's contribution to energy production worldwide?

It produces about 10% of the world's electricity. Signup and view all the answers

What field uses radioactive tracers to produce clear images of the body for medical diagnosis?

'Nuclear medicine' Signup and view all the answers

'Nuclear energy can be used to fuel submarines and space probes.' What property makes nuclear energy suitable for these applications?

'Compact energy source' Signup and view all the answers

What enables the calculation of the amount of energy per unit of mass according to Albert Einstein's equation?

The speed of light (c) Signup and view all the answers