Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Chapter 16 (sec 2)

Section 2

QuestionAnswer
What is nuclear fission Process by which a large nucleus splits into two small nuclei and releases energy
What is nuclear chain reaction a continuous series of nuclear fission reactions`
What is uncontrolled chain reaction huge amounts of energy are given off very quickly
What is nuclear power plants use controlled chain reactions
What are two advantages of using nuclear fission to generate electrical energy using nuclear fission to generate electrical energy can help our supply of fossil fuels last longer, can elp protect the enviornment
What is nuclear fusion two or more nuclei that have small masses comine or fuse to form a larger nucleus
whatx are some advantages of fission makes fossil fuels last longer less radioactive
what are some disadvantages of fissioon expolsive(dieara), a lot of waste
what are some disadvantages of fusion explode
whata are some advantages to fusion less waste,ssaves more fossiol fuels than fission
what is plasma state of matter in which electron have been removed from atoms
what is plasma made of ions and electrons
Created by: AEBerg
Popular Physical Science sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards