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I. Control rods can increase the rate of fission when inserted into the reactor
II. The moderator blocks neutrons to ensure the chain reaction is controlled
III. Enrichment of uranium increases the probability of a chain reaction taking place

  In a nuclear reactor, what is the name given tcz( /*zy s/u8 smhpm1sjtau0 za(k:3yo the material used to slow down neutrons spuz/u z s*0z/stjck( ayy(mm:1 ah83in order to cause successful fissions?

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  1.The following reaction takico i /xzx.:y1es place in a nuclear reactor:
$^{235}_{92}U$+$^{1}_{0}​n$→$^{144}_{56}​Ba$+$^{89}_{36}Kr$+$3^1_0n$
(1)Differentiate between fission and fusion reactions.
(2)Determine whether this reaction is a nuclear fission or nuclear fusion.
2.The following data is given for this reaction:
The binding energy per nucleon of $^{235}U$ = 7.59 MeV
The binding energy per nucleon of $^{144}Ba$ = 8.27 MeV
The binding energy per nucleon of $^{89}​Kr$ = 8.62 MeV
Calculate the energy released from this reaction. ΔE =    MeV

  1.Uranium-235 ( $^{235}_{92}​U$) has a nuclear mass of 235.044 u.
(1)State what is meant by mass defect. $δ$ =    $u$
(2)Calculate the mass defect of uranium-235.
2.(1)Calculate the binding energy per nucleon of uranium-235. $binding\,energy\,per\,nucleon$ =    MeV
(2)On the axes given, sketch the variation of the binding energy per nucleon with the nucleon number. Label the position of uranium-235. There is no need to add numbers to the axes.

3.Uranium-235 ($^{235}_{92}U$) decays into thorium-231 ( $^{231}_{90}Th$).
Determine which nuclide has a higher binding energy per nucleon. Use the graph to justify your answer.

  Which of the following is the most suitable method for managing nm 0 y4j96ast7)y;c( k/ bls yoqxd5hynuclear waste?

  Which of the following correctly shows the change in5cz )mkex*cd1 jx8im q.v*e(8rl )kww total binding energy per nucleon ij)*)*(m wx1wmx .c5k eidkcvlqer8z8n nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?

  A nuclear power plant operating at an overall efficiency of 4onh8i 2 1to/7ancfp0 l0% produces energy at a rate of 950 MW. The reaction responsible fo 1/of nic72a l80onhptr generating this energy is given by;
$^{235}_{92}U$+$^{1}_{0}​n$→$^{144}_{56}​Ba$+$^{89}_{36}Kr$+$3^1_0n$
The atomic masses of the different nuclides are:
$^{1}_{0}​n$=1.0009u
$^{234}_{92}​U$=235.0444u
$^{141}_{56}​Ba$=140.9144u
$^{92}_{36}​Kr$=91.9262u
1.(1)Show that approximately 190 MeV of energy is released in one fission reaction. At this point the extra significant figures need to be shown since it’s a proof. $≈$    MeV
(2)Demonstrate that the energy density and specific energy of a fuel are related by the following equation $E_D​=ρES$​ , where $ρ$ is the density of the fuel
(3)Using the information given, determine the specific energy of Uranium-235 in $Jkg^{−1}$. $E_s$ =    $\times10^{13}\,J$
(4)Assuming that all of the Uranium 235 undergoes fission, calculate the mass of uranium needed to operate the plant for one year. m =    kg
2.The nuclear reactor consists of several features responsible for the smooth functioning of the reactor. State the function of the following features in the reactor;
(1)The control rods
(2)The moderator
(3)The heat exchanger

  In a nuclear fission reaction, a nucleu- bg9g0opl 1grs of element $X$ absorbs a neutron and decays into a nucleus of element $Y$ and a nucleus of element $Z$.
 X+n→Y+Z+2n
Which of the following statements are true about the binding energies are likely true:
I. Binding energy per nucleon of $Y$ is greater than the binding energy per nucleon of $X$.
II. Total binding energy of $Y$ and $Z$ is less than the total binding energy of $X$.
III. Total binding energy of $Y$ and $Z$ is greater than the total binding energy of $X$.
IV. Binding energy per nucleon of $Y$ is less than the binding energy per nucleon of $X$.