Nuclear Energy

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  • Created by: emiii
  • Created on: 27-02-14 18:21

Nuclear Energy

Advantages

  • Nuclear reactions produce a lot more energy than chemical reactions.
  • Nuclear power station doesn't produce CO2
  • Nuclear fuel is relatively cheap

Disadvantages

  • They produce radioactive waste, this can be very dangerous
  • Irradiation can occur = this means being exposed to radiation without coming into contact with the source.
  • Contamination = picking up some radioactive waste, by breathing it in, drinking contaminated water or getting it on your skin.
  • Needs extra safety precautions

Evaluation

My conclusion and my understanding of nuclear energy is that it is unsafe to those who live nearest to the power station. Examples of china and Korea where there have been any disasters involving nuclear power stations. There are many risks that are involved with keeping a nuclear power station running. Although nuclear fuel is relatively cheap which means that they can make more for less money. The nuclear stations don't produce CO2 which is a benefit for the environment as it wont increase global warming etc.  

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really helpful, helped me out a tone! well done!!! x