Nuclear Fission Diagrams (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What does the nucleus absorb as the first step in a fission reaction?
What does the nucleus absorb as the first step in a fission reaction?
A neutron
How many smaller nuclei does the nucleus split into during fission?
How many smaller nuclei does the nucleus split into during fission?
2 smaller nuclei
How many neutrons are emitted during a fission reaction?
How many neutrons are emitted during a fission reaction?
2 or 3 neutrons
What type of rays are emitted during nuclear fission?
What type of rays are emitted during nuclear fission?
Gamma rays
What is released through the fission reaction?
What is released through the fission reaction?
Energy
How should a neutron be represented in a fission diagram?
How should a neutron be represented in a fission diagram?
As a small circle
How should a large nucleus be drawn in a fission diagram?
How should a large nucleus be drawn in a fission diagram?
Made up of smaller particles
What type of neutrons are emitted during fission?
What type of neutrons are emitted during fission?
High-energy neutrons
What label can be used for a neutron in a fission diagram?
What label can be used for a neutron in a fission diagram?
n
What do the neutrons produced in fission lead to?
What do the neutrons produced in fission lead to?
A chain reaction