Question 1

Including fuel production and power generation,which type of power plant is responsible for more fatalities annually?

Accepted Answer

A) nuclear plants 
B) coal-burning plants 
C) Neither nuclear nor coal-burning plants may be connected to fatalities. 
D) Fatalities are substantially the same for both nuclear and coal-burning plants. 
A) nuclear plants 
B) coal-burning plants 
C) Neither nuclear nor coal-burning plants may be connected to fatalities. 
D) Fatalities are substantially the same for both nuclear and coal-burning plants.

Question 2

Which is the best critique of the following statement? "Radioactivity is so dangerous that we should do all we can to completely eliminate our exposure."

Accepted Answer

A) Absolutely correct.Radioactivity is the ultimate danger and we should keep our exposure to zero. 
B) Not true.We should not fear radioactivity because it is a natural part of life. 
C) Somewhat true.Radioactivity can be dangerous,but in some circumstances,exposure to it is unavoidable,so zero exposure is not a reasonable goal. 
D) Somewhat true. Although any exposure to radioactivity is potentially deadly, there is nothing we can do to avoid it so we must be resigned to the risk. 
A) Absolutely correct.Radioactivity is the ultimate danger and we should keep our exposure to zero. 
B) Not true.We should not fear radioactivity because it is a natural part of life. 
C) Somewhat true.Radioactivity can be dangerous,but in some circumstances,exposure to it is unavoidable,so zero exposure is not a reasonable goal. 
D) Somewhat true. Although any exposure to radioactivity is potentially deadly, there is nothing we can do to avoid it so we must be resigned to the risk.

Question 3

Waste created at these power plants must be stored indefinitely:

Accepted Answer

A) coal-burning plants. 
B) nuclear plants. 
C) both coal-burning and nuclear plants. 
D) neither coal-burning nor nuclear plants. 
A) coal-burning plants. 
B) nuclear plants. 
C) both coal-burning and nuclear plants. 
D) neither coal-burning nor nuclear plants.

Question 4

The radioactive decay series of 238U terminates at which nonradioactive isotope?

Accepted Answer

A) (210Tl) 
B) (210Bi) 
C) (206Pb) 
D) (144Ba) 
A) (210Tl) 
B) (210Bi) 
C) (206Pb) 
D) (144Ba)

Question 5

Which is true about radioactivity? Radioactivity

Accepted Answer

A) is used to treat certain cancers. 
B) damages white blood cells. 
C) deforms DNA. 
D) All of these choices are true. 
A) is used to treat certain cancers. 
B) damages white blood cells. 
C) deforms DNA. 
D) All of these choices are true.

Question 6

Smokestacks at these plants release sulfur oxides and carbon dioxide into the air:

Accepted Answer

A) coal-burning plants. 
B) nuclear plants. 
C) both coal-burning and nuclear plants. 
D) neither coal-burning nor nuclear plants. 
A) coal-burning plants. 
B) nuclear plants. 
C) both coal-burning and nuclear plants. 
D) neither coal-burning nor nuclear plants.

Question 7

Which naturally occurring radioactive particles are negatively charged?

Accepted Answer

A) alpha particles 
B) beta particles 
C) gamma radiation 
D) neutrons 
A) alpha particles 
B) beta particles 
C) gamma radiation 
D) neutrons

Question 8

Thermal pollution is possible at water sources near

Accepted Answer

A) coal-burning plants. 
B) nuclear plants. 
C) both coal-burning and nuclear plants. 
D) neither coal-burning nor nuclear plants. 
A) coal-burning plants. 
B) nuclear plants. 
C) both coal-burning and nuclear plants. 
D) neither coal-burning nor nuclear plants.

Question 9

A breeder reactor produces which nuclear fuel?

Accepted Answer

A) (239Pu) 
B) (238U) 
C) (141Ba) 
D) (235U) 
A) (239Pu) 
B) (238U) 
C) (141Ba) 
D) (235U)

Question 10

Which country gets the smallest percentage of its electrical power from nuclear reactors?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada 
B) France 
C) Belgium 
D) Spain 
A) Canada 
B) France 
C) Belgium 
D) Spain

Question 11

Which feature or process is unique to nuclear power plants when compared to conventional coal-burning power plants?

Accepted Answer

A) formation of steam 
B) smoke stacks 
C) generators 
D) control rods 
A) formation of steam 
B) smoke stacks 
C) generators 
D) control rods

Question 12

Which is a common characteristic of both nuclear and conventional electric power plants?

Accepted Answer

A) smoke stacks 
B) fuel rods 
C) water cooling systems 
D) turbines 
A) smoke stacks 
B) fuel rods 
C) water cooling systems 
D) turbines

Question 13

Which is the best critique of the statement: "Nuclear waste is nuclear waste.All nuclear waste is dangerous and should be handled with the same level of caution and disposed of in the same way."

Accepted Answer

A) I do not want anything nuclear buried in my backyard or even in my state if possible.All nuclear waste is extremely dangerous and there is no way to know what awful things it could cause in the future. 
B) There are many kinds of nuclear waste and they are very different from one another.However the fact remains they are all natural and not to be feared. 
C) Nuclear waste can be classified as high-level or low-level depending upon the relative quantities of radioactive material.While it is true that one should be cautious with both types,the risks and precautions are much greater with HLW. 
D) Nuclear waste that is a problem is primarily produced by the military and they need to develop a safe way to dispose of this material. Non-military nuclear waste is not really a problem. 
A) I do not want anything nuclear buried in my backyard or even in my state if possible.All nuclear waste is extremely dangerous and there is no way to know what awful things it could cause in the future. 
B) There are many kinds of nuclear waste and they are very different from one another.However the fact remains they are all natural and not to be feared. 
C) Nuclear waste can be classified as high-level or low-level depending upon the relative quantities of radioactive material.While it is true that one should be cautious with both types,the risks and precautions are much greater with HLW. 
D) Nuclear waste that is a problem is primarily produced by the military and they need to develop a safe way to dispose of this material. Non-military nuclear waste is not really a problem.

Question 14

Which is not a benefit associated with nuclear power plants?

Accepted Answer

A) efficient production of electricity 
B) reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere 
C) inexpensive to operate 
D) helps reduce the levels of acid rain 
A) efficient production of electricity 
B) reduction of CO2 in the atmosphere 
C) inexpensive to operate 
D) helps reduce the levels of acid rain

Question 15

If you have 200.0 g of radioisotope with a half-life of 5 days,how much isotope would remain after 15 days?

Accepted Answer

A) 12.5 g 
B) 13.3 g 
C) 25.0 g 
D) 40.0 g 
A) 12.5 g 
B) 13.3 g 
C) 25.0 g 
D) 40.0 g

Question 16

The primary reason countries worldwide have turned to nuclear power for electricity generation is to reduce

Accepted Answer

A) the greenhouse effect. 
B) acid rain. 
C) their reliance on fossil fuels. 
D) the damage caused by strip mining 
A) the greenhouse effect. 
B) acid rain. 
C) their reliance on fossil fuels. 
D) the damage caused by strip mining

Question 17

Which is not a reason for the decline in the reliance on nuclear power for electricity generation in the United States over the last 30 years?

Accepted Answer

A) a lack of available nuclear fuel 
B) the need for enhanced safety training for workers 
C) the need to retrofit old plants 
D) an increase in the required number of qualified personnel 
A) a lack of available nuclear fuel 
B) the need for enhanced safety training for workers 
C) the need to retrofit old plants 
D) an increase in the required number of qualified personnel

Question 18

Which naturally occurring type of radiation has the greatest penetrating power?

Accepted Answer

A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) gamma 
D) neutron 
A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) gamma 
D) neutron

Question 19

Which example is both a type of nuclear radiation and electromagnetic radiation?

Accepted Answer

A) microwave radiation 
B) gamma radiation 
C) alpha rays 
D) ultraviolet radiation 
A) microwave radiation 
B) gamma radiation 
C) alpha rays 
D) ultraviolet radiation

Question 20

The half-life of carbon-14 is 5,730 years.If you started with 100.0 g of carbon-14,how much would remain after 4 half-lives?

Accepted Answer

A) 25.0 g 
B) 12.5 g 
C) 6.25 g 
D) 57.3 g 
A) 25.0 g 
B) 12.5 g 
C) 6.25 g 
D) 57.3 g

Including fuel production and power generation,which type of power plant is responsible for more fatalities annually?

Which is the best critique of the following statement? "Radioactivity is so dangerous that we should do all we can to completely eliminate our exposure."

Waste created at these power plants must be stored indefinitely:

The radioactive decay series of ²³⁸U terminates at which nonradioactive isotope?

Which is true about radioactivity? Radioactivity

Smokestacks at these plants release sulfur oxides and carbon dioxide into the air:

Which naturally occurring radioactive particles are negatively charged?

Thermal pollution is possible at water sources near

A breeder reactor produces which nuclear fuel?

Which country gets the smallest percentage of its electrical power from nuclear reactors?

Which feature or process is unique to nuclear power plants when compared to conventional coal-burning power plants?

Which is a common characteristic of both nuclear and conventional electric power plants?

Which is the best critique of the statement: "Nuclear waste is nuclear waste.All nuclear waste is dangerous and should be handled with the same level of caution and disposed of in the same way."

Which is not a benefit associated with nuclear power plants?

If you have 200.0 g of radioisotope with a half-life of 5 days,how much isotope would remain after 15 days?

The primary reason countries worldwide have turned to nuclear power for electricity generation is to reduce

Which is not a reason for the decline in the reliance on nuclear power for electricity generation in the United States over the last 30 years?

Which naturally occurring type of radiation has the greatest penetrating power?

Which example is both a type of nuclear radiation and electromagnetic radiation?

The half-life of carbon-14 is 5,730 years.If you started with 100.0 g of carbon-14,how much would remain after 4 half-lives?

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Protecting the Ozone Layer

The Chemistry of Global Climate Change

Energy From Combustion

Water for Life

Neutralizing the Threat of Acid Rain

Energy From Electron Transfer

The World of Polymers and Plastics

Manipulating Molecules and Designing Drugs

Nutrition: Food for Thought

Genetic Engineering and the Molecules of Life

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Exam 7: The Fires of Nuclear Fission

Including fuel production and power generation,which type of power plant is responsible for more fatalities annually?

Which is the best critique of the following statement? "Radioactivity is so dangerous that we should do all we can to completely eliminate our exposure."

Waste created at these power plants must be stored indefinitely:

The radioactive decay series of 238U terminates at which nonradioactive isotope?

Which is true about radioactivity? Radioactivity

Smokestacks at these plants release sulfur oxides and carbon dioxide into the air:

Which naturally occurring radioactive particles are negatively charged?

Thermal pollution is possible at water sources near

A breeder reactor produces which nuclear fuel?

Which country gets the smallest percentage of its electrical power from nuclear reactors?

Which feature or process is unique to nuclear power plants when compared to conventional coal-burning power plants?

Which is a common characteristic of both nuclear and conventional electric power plants?

Which is the best critique of the statement: "Nuclear waste is nuclear waste.All nuclear waste is dangerous and should be handled with the same level of caution and disposed of in the same way."

Which is not a benefit associated with nuclear power plants?

If you have 200.0 g of radioisotope with a half-life of 5 days,how much isotope would remain after 15 days?

The primary reason countries worldwide have turned to nuclear power for electricity generation is to reduce

Which is not a reason for the decline in the reliance on nuclear power for electricity generation in the United States over the last 30 years?

Which naturally occurring type of radiation has the greatest penetrating power?

Which example is both a type of nuclear radiation and electromagnetic radiation?

The half-life of carbon-14 is 5,730 years.If you started with 100.0 g of carbon-14,how much would remain after 4 half-lives?

The Air We Breathe

Protecting the Ozone Layer

The Chemistry of Global Climate Change

Energy From Combustion

Water for Life

Neutralizing the Threat of Acid Rain

Energy From Electron Transfer

The World of Polymers and Plastics

Manipulating Molecules and Designing Drugs

Nutrition: Food for Thought

Genetic Engineering and the Molecules of Life

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The radioactive decay series of ²³⁸U terminates at which nonradioactive isotope?