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There are many ____________ occurring unstable isotopes that undergo ________________ decay.
In order to achieve a more stable ________ ratio these elements release
______________________ radiation becoming a new ___________ in the process. Humans now
have the ability to purposefully _______ the nucleus of certain atoms in a process called _________.
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Usually, a _____________ is used to bombard and destabilize a nucleus because it is
______________ and can pass through the negative electron cloud and approach the positive
nucleus without ___________________ repulsion. In fission, a massive nucleus splits into two or
more smaller and more stable nuclei. In this kind of ____________ change, the total number of
______________________ is conserved, but because a neutron is slightly ____________ than a
proton some of the mass gets converted into huge amounts of pure ____________ according to
Einsteins famous equation _________. If the nuclear reaction is done in a _______________ way
the energy can be harnessed, like in a nuclear _____________. If the reaction becomes
_______________ the radiation can be devastating, like in a nuclear weapon.
Fission
235
92
U 10 n
139
56
Ba ____ 310 n
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HOMEWORK
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129
53
I 01e ____
Use the Venn Diagram to Compare and Contrast a nuclear fission reaction in
a nuclear power plant vs. a nuclear weapon.
Be sure to include at least 3 bullets for each! Use your outline and class notes!
Nuclear
Power
Plant
Nuclear
Weapon
Name_______________
Date___________
There are many ____________ occurring unstable isotopes that undergo ________________ decay.
In order to achieve a more stable ________ ratio these elements release
______________________ radiation becoming a new ___________ in the process. Humans now
have the ability to purposefully _______ the nucleus of certain atoms in a process called _________.
Usually, a _____________ is used to bombard and destabilize a nucleus because it is
______________ and can pass through the negative electron cloud and approach the positive
nucleus without ___________________ repulsion. In fission, a massive nucleus splits into two or
more smaller and more stable nuclei. In this kind of ____________ change, the total number of
______________________ is conserved, but because a neutron is slightly ____________ than a
proton some of the mass gets converted into huge amounts of pure ____________ according to
Einsteins famous equation _________. If the nuclear reaction is done in a _______________ way
the energy can be harnessed, like in a nuclear _____________. If the reaction becomes
_______________ the radiation can be devastating, like in a nuclear weapon.
Example Nuclear Reactions
Alpha decay
Beta Decay
Fission
235
92
1
U 10 n 139
56 Ba ____ 30 n
Rn 42 ____
I 01e ____
____ 42
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0
1
239
97
52
23
Bk
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HOMEWORK
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Compare and contrast radioactive decay vs. fission as two different kinds of nuclear processes.
Compare and contrast nuclear fission in a power plant vs. a nuclear weapon.