Principles of General, Organic, Biological Chemistry
Principles of General, Organic, Biological Chemistry
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780073511191
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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(a)

Interpretation Introduction

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 Introduction

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 Introduction

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 Introduction

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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