Energy that hold protons and neutrons in a nucleus , which can be converted into thermal energy and then electricity.

The splitting of an atoms nucleus into nuclei.

An object contained in nuclear power plants that generates electricity through controlled fission reactions.

When fuel rods in a power plant heat up so much that they melt.

Radioactive leftovers from energy productions.

When nuclei and forced together to form a nucleus

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Chapter 17

Term	Definition
Nuclear energy	Energy that hold protons and neutrons in a nucleus , which can be converted into thermal energy and then electricity.
Nuclear fission	The splitting of an atoms nucleus into nuclei.
Nuclear reactor	An object contained in nuclear power plants that generates electricity through controlled fission reactions.
Meltdown	When fuel rods in a power plant heat up so much that they melt.
Nuclear waste	Radioactive leftovers from energy productions.
Nuclear fusion	When nuclei and forced together to form a nucleus