Nuclear Chemistry: Part 2 Unit Test Review And Test 96%

Which procedure will most increase the energy output of a nuclear reactor?

Which type of reaction does this diagram represent?

What occurs as energy is transferred through the radiative zone of the Sun? Check all that apply.

Which best describes nuclear fusion?

Which type of radiation do people try to protect themselves from by wearing protective clothing that is made of aluminum?

Energy released by fusion in the Sun is initially in the form of ________________

Which best describes what forms in nuclear fission?

What effect does supercritical mass have on a nuclear reaction?

Which is an image of a scintillation counter?

A shield of material that reflects neutrons is placed around a radioactive sample. Which change in the nuclear reaction is most likely to happen?

Why would a doctor most likely restrict a patient's contact with other people while the patient receives internal radiation?

Which issue poses the greatest long-term challenge in the development of new nuclear power plants?

Carlotta makes a graphic organizer about the steps of the Sun's hydrogen fusion process. She wants to add three labels. Label 1: 1/1H is a reactant. Label 2: Energy is released. Label 3: Helium is produced. What is the best placement of the labels?

In which range is the peak wavelength of a star that is much hotter than the Sun most likely to be?

Consider the three equations below. 14/7N + 1/1H -> 15/8O 4/2He + 4/2He -> 8/4Be 28/14Si + (7)4/2He -> 56/28Ni Which statement do these reactions best support?

Which energy transformation occurs in the core of a nuclear reactor?

Which type of radiation is the main hazard during radiological procedures?

What is the sequence of energy transformations that occur in a nuclear reactor?

A fusion reaction takes place between carbon and another element. Neutrons are released, and a different element is formed. The different element is

Which profession is likely to use a radiation shield?

Which type of reaction does this diagram represent? mc006-1.jpg

A mining company wants to build a modern processing plant that is safe for workers. The location of the plant is close to the mining operation, which has inadvertently exposed some sources of radionuclides. Which is the best reason for consulting with a nuclear chemist before building the processing plant?

Which best describes a chain reaction associated with a nuclear reaction?

Which statement is true about the use of radiation to treat cancer?

Consider the incomplete equation below 4/2He + 4/2He -> ? If this equation was completed, which statement would it best support?

Disposal of radioactive waste is a major concern in nuclear power production. Which method of disposal is least dangerous?

Which environmental hazard is directly related to nuclear power production?

Which career is most suited for a nuclear chemist?

In the Sun, which element is the result of the fusion of hydrogen?

Which type of reaction occurs in the core of a nuclear reactor in a nuclear power plant?

Consider the following statistic. As of January 2009, the USA has produced 60,000 metric tons of nuclear waste in 60 years of operating 104 nuclear power plants. On average, how much waste is produced by each plant on a monthly basis?

Which equation represents a fission reaction?

What change of energy occurs between the steam generator and the turbine?

Which statement describes the use of control rods?

Which disadvantage of nuclear power use poses the greatest threat to the environment?

Which radiation detection device is the best to use for measuring the presence of radiation in large moving objects where constant monitoring is impossible?

Which career is most concerned with the study of radioactive isotopes?

Which statement is true?

Which is a biological effect of low exposure to radiation?

How does critical mass play a role in nuclear reactions?