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2. If a chain reaction isn't controlled-

  • there'll be a nuclear explosion
  • living things will become ill
  • there will be a risk of fire
  • it prevents any of these other options

3. Only one neutron from each _____ can cause another _____

  • fission
  • fusion
  • chain reaction
  • atom

4. Why is fusion difficult?

  • Nuclei may blow up if they get to the correct heat and pressure for fusion,so there is a low chance of them being able to fuse
  • Nuclei have to be really close before it occurs, and as unless really high temperatures and pressures are reached to overcome this, the positive charges repel one another
  • Because scientists haven't yet figured out how it works
  • Trick question!

5. How are chain reactions controlled?

  • other
  • nuclei are kept stable
  • use a different material to absorb neutrons,slwoing the recation down as there are fewer neutrons to stimulate more fission recations
  • we don't know how to control a hypothetical chain reaction yet

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