Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The type of nuclear reaction, which splits nucleus into two lighter nuclei, has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Nuclear fission:
Nuclear fission is the reaction that occurs when the nucleus of an atom splits into two smaller nuclides having similar masses during fission process energy is released.
Nuclear fusion:
Nuclear fusion is the process of making a single heavy nucleus from two lighter nuclei. It releases a large amount of energy. This energy powers the heat and lights the stars. Fusion happens in the middle of stars.
(b)
Interpretation:
The type of nuclear reaction, which joins two lighter nuclei to form heavy nucleus, has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The type of nuclear reaction, which is used to generate energy in nuclear power plant, has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
The type of nuclear reaction, which produces radioactive waste with long half-life, has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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