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  Which statement describes a possible nuclear fusion react1vi.spyz. lc4 ion?

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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

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  Which of the following is incorrectly matches a comp sxxd/ 7vbldt/(5 l)ffeifn8ha f2 35honent of a nuclear power plant with itnf/3278x x( hb5 fl istafevl 5hf/d)ds function?

  1.The following reaction takes place in a nuclear reac 5kjy*tj0s*i htor:
$^{235}_{92}U$+$^{1}_{0}​n$→$^{144}_{56}​Ba$+$^{89}_{36}Kr$+$3^1_0n$
(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 nuclear wasrv5l14w ah1mdr ux) 4ete?

  Which of the following correctly . k9 l.1zjas4rdnhj *kshows the change in total binding energy per nucleon in nucle.rz1n9ad4 .kh*sj jlkar fission and nuclear fusion?

  A nuclear power plant operating q) ;oyx:u,7 j2xsoihttu :qj/4wme/f at an overall efficiency of 40% produces energy at a rate of 954o;xu7f ,qujse:/m2txy:t iqoj)/ w h 0 MW. The reaction responsible for 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 nucleus of elemendalpr-g1wt n;(5(4en vvem9mt $X$ 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 $X$.