Question

When used as an energy source in a nuclear power plant, uranium is burned in a similar way as one would burn wood or coal for energy.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

False because nuclear fission is used on uranium in nuclear power station and this reaction is continuous since a neutron hits a uranium atom and splits it. Then 2-3 neutrons are released which continues the cycle or hitting other uranium atoms. If this reaction isn't contained, it could get out of control and become a nuclear bomb. So it can't be burned like wood nor coal.
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