Question

Multiple choices

Select all the correct answers.

What are some applications of fission reactions?

A)as a zero-waste energy source

B) for generating large amounts of heat

C) for creating stable elements from unstable ones

D) for creating new, heavier elements

E)as the energy source in nuclear weapons

Answer 1

B, C, & E

Step-by-step explanation:

Fission reaction involves the splitting of heavy unstable atoms into stable lighter atoms, with the release of energy. Fission energy is advantageous in that it produces a huge amount of energy per mass compared to other energy sources (hence also used to make nuclear bombs). However, fission produces radioactive waste particles, such as beta and alpha particles, that have high ionizing energy and can be harmful to living things.