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    The document contains three questions about nuclear fission and nuclear reactors. Question 1 asks about the process of nuclear fission in uranium and the role of control rods. Question 2 asks the student to describe nuclear fission of uranium and identify the type of energy released. Question 3 asks the student to complete a fission equation, explain how fission can lead to a chain reaction, and label and explain the purpose of control rods and shielding in a nuclear reactor diagram.

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    The document contains three questions about nuclear fission and nuclear reactors. Question 1 asks about the process of nuclear fission in uranium and the role of control rods. Question 2 asks the student to describe nuclear fission of uranium and identify the type of energy released. Question 3 asks the student to complete a fission equation, explain how fission can lead to a chain reaction, and label and explain the purpose of control rods and shielding in a nuclear reactor diagram.

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    The document contains three questions about nuclear fission and nuclear reactors. Question 1 asks about the process of nuclear fission in uranium and the role of control rods. Question 2 asks the student to describe nuclear fission of uranium and identify the type of energy released. Question 3 asks the student to complete a fission equation, explain how fission can lead to a chain reaction, and label and explain the purpose of control rods and shielding in a nuclear reactor diagram.

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    Fission Questions

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    The document contains three questions about nuclear fission and nuclear reactors. Question 1 asks about the process of nuclear fission in uranium and the role of control rods. Question 2 asks the student to describe nuclear fission of uranium and identify the type of energy released. Question 3 asks the student to complete a fission equation, explain how fission can lead to a chain reaction, and label and explain the purpose of control rods and shielding in a nuclear reactor diagram.

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    Questions

    Q1.

    The diagram shows a nuclear reactor.

    (a) A uranium nucleus in the fuel rod may split when a neutron hits it.

    This process of splitting is known as

    (1)

    A fission

    B moderation

    C reflection

    D refraction

    (b) The control rods control the reaction by

    (1)

    A absorbing some of the neutrons

    B cooling the reactor vessel

    C removing uranium nuclei from the reaction

    D slowing the neutrons slightly


    (Total for question = 2 marks)

    Q2.

    A student finds this representation of nuclear fission on a website.

    (a) Describe what happens when nuclear fission of uranium occurs.

    (3)

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    (b) The daughter nuclei move off with high speed.

    Name the type of energy that this gives them.

    (1)

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    (Total for question = 4 marks)

    Q3.

    In a nuclear reactor, a uranium-235 nucleus absorbs a neutron and fission occurs.

    (a) Complete the equation below that shows a typical fission reaction.

    (2)

    (b) Explain how nuclear fission can lead to a chain reaction.

    (3)

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    (c) The diagram shows a nuclear reactor.


    (i) On the diagram, label the control rods and the shielding.

    (2)

    (ii) Explain why the shielding is needed.

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    (Total for question = 9 marks)

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