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II. The moderator blocks neutrons to ensure the chain reaction is controlled
III. Enrichment of uranium increases the probability of a chain reaction taking place

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  1.The following reaction takesdv6endxje;2 t/dv8663 vfoeu place in a nuclear reactor:
$^{235}_{92}U$+$^{1}_{0}​n$→$^{144}_{56}​Ba$+$^{89}_{36}Kr$+$3^1_0n$
(1)Differentiate between fission and fusion reactions.
(2)Determine whether this reaction is a nuclear fission or nuclear fusion.
2.The following data is given for this reaction:
The binding energy per nucleon of $^{235}U$ = 7.59 MeV
The binding energy per nucleon of $^{144}Ba$ = 8.27 MeV
The binding energy per nucleon of $^{89}​Kr$ = 8.62 MeV
Calculate the energy released from this reaction. ΔE =    MeV

  1.Uranium-235 ( $^{235}_{92}​U$) has a nuclear mass of 235.044 u.
(1)State what is meant by mass defect. $δ$ =    $u$
(2)Calculate the mass defect of uranium-235.
2.(1)Calculate the binding energy per nucleon of uranium-235. $binding\,energy\,per\,nucleon$ =    MeV
(2)On the axes given, sketch the variation of the binding energy per nucleon with the nucleon number. Label the position of uranium-235. There is no need to add numbers to the axes.

3.Uranium-235 ($^{235}_{92}U$) decays into thorium-231 ( $^{231}_{90}Th$).
Determine which nuclide has a higher binding energy per nucleon. Use the graph to justify your answer.

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  A nuclear power plant operating at an ovebul d85637(iqn74pjlyo yzd ps ly p18rall efficiency of 40% produces energy at a rate of 950 MW. The reaction responsible for generating thisy8 ploi7p3djs4 5ub6zynp8y 7dl(1 ql energy is given by;
$^{235}_{92}U$+$^{1}_{0}​n$→$^{144}_{56}​Ba$+$^{89}_{36}Kr$+$3^1_0n$
The atomic masses of the different nuclides are:
$^{1}_{0}​n$=1.0009u
$^{234}_{92}​U$=235.0444u
$^{141}_{56}​Ba$=140.9144u
$^{92}_{36}​Kr$=91.9262u
1.(1)Show that approximately 190 MeV of energy is released in one fission reaction. At this point the extra significant figures need to be shown since it’s a proof. $≈$    MeV
(2)Demonstrate that the energy density and specific energy of a fuel are related by the following equation $E_D​=ρES$​ , where $ρ$ is the density of the fuel
(3)Using the information given, determine the specific energy of Uranium-235 in $Jkg^{−1}$. $E_s$ =    $\times10^{13}\,J$
(4)Assuming that all of the Uranium 235 undergoes fission, calculate the mass of uranium needed to operate the plant for one year. m =    kg
2.The nuclear reactor consists of several features responsible for the smooth functioning of the reactor. State the function of the following features in the reactor;
(1)The control rods
(2)The moderator
(3)The heat exchanger

  In a nuclear fission reaction, a nucleus of si6z7 eb1cw/kf8 r0bb element $X$ absorbs a neutron and decays into a nucleus of element $Y$ and a nucleus of element $Z$.
 X+n→Y+Z+2n
Which of the following statements are true about the binding energies are likely true:
I. Binding energy per nucleon of $Y$ is greater than the binding energy per nucleon of $X$.
II. Total binding energy of $Y$ and $Z$ is less than the total binding energy of $X$.
III. Total binding energy of $Y$ and $Z$ is greater than the total binding energy of $X$.
IV. Binding energy per nucleon of $Y$ is less than the binding energy per nucleon of $X$.