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Nuclear energy MatchUp
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Chain reaction
Fusion
Atomic mass unit
Moderator
Control rods
Coolant
Induced
Fission
Shielding
Emergency shut down
Binding energy
The process of two nuclei joining to produce a more massive nuclei and releasing energy
The process of a nucleus splitting into two or more lighter nuclei
Fission caused by the absorption of a neutron
A fission process that can sustain itself by nuclei releasing neutrons which go onto cause fissions
Component of a nuclear reactor; slows down nuclei; .e.g heavy water, graphite or lithium
Component of a nuclear reactor; absorb neutrons to change the rate of a chain reaction, but don't undergo fission themselves; e.g. boron, silver, cadmium
Component of a nuclear reactor; carries heat away from the reactor; e.g. water, CO₂
Safety feature of a nuclear reactor; stops radiation or radioactive material leaving the reactor; e.g. concrete
Allows a reactor to be deactivated completely and quickly when needed
Equivalent to 1/12th of the mass of a carbon-12 nucleus
Equivalent to the difference in mass between free nucleons and nuclei