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Name: ________________________

ID: A

24. In nuclear reactions, ____________________ is converted into energy.

25. Strong nuclear forces act on both ____________________ and ____________________; electric forces in

the nucleus act only among ____________________.

26. In a(an) _________________________, neutrons released during a fission reaction cause a series of other

fission reactions.

27. The fission reaction within a nuclear reactor is kept under control by the use of ___________ _________

that absorb extra ____________________.

Short Answer

28. How did the physicist Becquerel first observe the effects of nuclear decay?

29. What is one common source of background radiation?

30. Radiation treatments are commonly used to treat cancerous tumors. Explain why the radiation for these

treatments comes in many different beams from many different directions toward the body instead of just

one beam aimed toward the tumor.

31. What particle will balance the following nuclear equation?

Pa →

234

U + ?

32. In terms of forces, when does a nucleus become radioactive?

33. What radioisotope is used as the fuel for a nuclear reactor?

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