Real World Affects
the reason why the Chernobyl area is still not liveable today
what is, the radiation will not decay for thousands of years.
(studies say up to 20,000) https://www.nationalgeographic.com
All nuclear power plants use this nuclear equation
What is, nuclear fission
you should take these 3 precautions during a nuclear accident
Stay inside
Close and lock all windows and doors
Go to the basement or the middle of the building.
nuclear has a bigger or smaller carbon foot print than fossil fuels
what is smaller
children cannot visit Chernobyl or live in the surrounding areas today because of this main reason
what is, them being more susceptible to the effects of radiation https://www.nationalgeographic.com
The number of protons and neutrons in uranium-238
what is, 92 protons plus 146 neutrons ehss.energy.gov
This uranium isotope fissions better than its more abundant counterpart
what is, U-235
you should stay in the middle of the house or go as far down inside for this reason
Radioactive material settles on the outside of buildings
so stay as far away from the walls and roof of the building as you can.
nuclear plants are good because
what is that the nuclear energy protects air quality by producing massive amounts of carbon-free electricity.
How does a nuclear meltdown affect nature?
what is, widespread contamination
(Radioactive materials released into the environment can cause air, water, surfaces, soil, plants, buildings, people, or animals to become contaminated.)www.eia.gov
The isotopes of uranium
what are, U-234, U-235, and U-238
Starting and ending elements of nuclear reactors
Uranium-235 will fission and will then undergo beta decay twice to become plutonium-239
where uranium is found
what is that uranium occurs naturally in low amounts in soil, rock, and water
name at least 3 things to be afraid of with nuclear power
radiation poisoning will kill you after this period of time in most cases
what is, 2 weeks www.cdc.gov
Which isotope of uranium is most common?
AMU- 238.03
What is, U-238, which has an abundance of 99.3%
Why is neptunium-237 not used in nuclear reactors?
it is fissle, and it has a very low cross-section for thermal neutrons
uranium can be found in this chemical compound
what is uraninite
why is nuclear energy so sustainable?
urainium is continuously replenished through geologic processes (over time), so therefore nuclear energy would become as endless as solar energy.
the 4 stages of radiation poisoning
prodromal stage (nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and diarrhea.)
latent stage (seeming fine, showing no symptoms)
manifest illness stage (the symptoms depend on the specific syndrome.)
recovery or death www.cdc.gov
This element is created in a nuclear meltdown
What is, Corium
the area around a particle in which the center of another particle must be in order for a collision to occur
what is the cross-section
this place has the largest source of uranium
the meaning of nuclear proliferation
the spread of nuclear weapons, nuclear weapons technology, or fissile material to countries that do not already possess them