Nuclear Energy Lecture Notes Review

Flashcards on Nuclear Energy and Related Concepts

Mass-Energy Equivalence states that __.

All matter is a form of stored energy.

The equation for mass-energy equivalence is __.

E = mc^2

In the equation E = mc^2, 'c' represents the speed of light, which is __.

3.0 x 10^8 m/s

We practically look at the __.

Energy equivalent of the mass defect

A Nucleus is made of __.

Protons and Neutrons

The mass defect is the __.

Binding energy of the nucleus

Energy released in nuclear reactions is commonly in the form of __.

Kinetic energy

Nuclear Fission can be triggered by __.

Bombarding nuclei with neutrons

Nuclear fission create more neutrons, which can then bombard more nuclei in a __.

Chain reaction

Nuclear Fusion can be obtained by __.

Fusing together light elements

Fusing nuclei needs to overcome the __ between the nuclei.

Electrostatic repulsion

In a CANDU Reactor, fuel rods are surrounded by heavy water, Heavy water contains __.

Deuterium

Unstable atoms are called __.

Radioactive

The average length of time it takes a radioactive material to decay to half its original mass is called __.

Half-life

A helium nucleus is also known as __ decay.

Alpha particle