Atoms that have the same number of protons and electrons but different numbers of neutrons are called:

After 4 half-lives, about how much radioactive parent material is left?

What is the expected lifespan of a nuclear reactor?

For what problem related to nuclear power do we not yet have a workable solution?

Nuclear fission is a reaction that:

There are different types of radiation. Which one is most energetic and can therefore penetrate many surfaces, including skin?

Describe the process of nuclear fission. Explain how it can lead to a chain reaction in a fission reactor.

What are the pros and cons of generating energy from a nuclear source versus a fossil fuel source (coal)? Include in your answer a comparison of the extraction, energy-generating, and waste disposal processes. Based SOLELY on these comparisons, which of these is a better resource to use if we want to minimize environmental degradation?

From an economic standpoint, which type of electricity production (nuclear or fossil fuel) is less expensive? Explain. Remember to include both internal and external costs in your answer.

Using Infographic 23.4, describe the steps used in mining and processing uranium to the point where it is packed into fuel rods.

Suppose a natural disaster that compromises the integrity of a nuclear power plant had occurred in Canada. What might engineers in Canada be able to do immediately that engineers at the Fukushima Daiichi plant in Japan were reluctant to do, based on the differences in design of the plants?

In a nuclear fuel assembly, control rods are used to regulate the nuclear reaction. But even if all the control rods are inserted into the fuel assembly, heat is still produced. Explain why.