Nuclear Energy

#1.) What is nuclear energy? Energy absorbed from the nucleus of an atom Energy released from the nucleus of an atom Energy used to cause the formation of a nucleus Energy used to destroy the nucleus #2) Sort the information into either "nuclear fission," "nuclear fusion," or "both." There are three (3) in each category. Nuclear Fission The nucleus of an atom splits into smaller nuclei How the atomic bomb works using uranium isotope How nuclear reactors in a power plant operate Nuclear Fusion How the sun produces radiant energy How the hydrogen bomb works using hydrogen isotopes The nuclei of two or more atoms combine to form a large nucleus Both Energy is released Matter converts to energy Produce energy in nuclear weapons #3) Sort the information into "Power Plants Using Fission" or "Power Plants Using Fusion." There are four (4) in each category. Power Plants Using Fission Uses uranium Nonrenewable Currently being used Waste is radioactive Power Plants Using Fusion Uses hydrogen Nonrenewable- but we have enough of the atoms to last millions of years Not currently being used Waste is not radioactive