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Match the basic components of a nuclear reactor with their descriptions.

1. slows down neutrons
2. absorb emitted neutrons
3. mass of unstable atoms
4. concrete and lead enclosure
5. energy transfer medium


nuclear fuel
control rods
coolant
shield
moderator

Answer 1

Match the basic components of a nuclear reactor with their descriptions. 1. slows down neutrons moderator - This is the substance that slows down fast neutrons and makes them slow neutrons which are easier to capture by the atomic nuclei so that the fission reaction can continue. 2. absorb emitted neutrons control rods - These are rods made up of a substance that easily absorbs neutrons. Their purpose is to slow down or shut down the reaction. 3. mass of unstable atoms nuclear fuel - The entire point of a nuclear reactor is the capture the energy released by the fission of unstable atoms. So this mass of unstable atoms is the fuel for the nuclear reactor. 4. concrete and lead enclosure shield - This is the enclosure that prevents radiation from escaping into the general environment. 5. energy transfer medium coolant - Since the purpose of a nuclear reactor is to generate usable energy, the coolant extracts heat from the fissioning core and that heat is generally used to boil water which in turn is used to operate turbines that power electrical generators.

Answer 2

the person above this is variafied answar but i wanted to make it easier to read so here:

slows down neutrons- moderator

absorb emitted neutrons- control rods

mass of unstable atoms- necular fuel

concrete and lead enclosure- sheild

energy transfer medium- coolant