Fission, Fusion, Exothermic, Endothermic – Flashcards
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If a reaction gives off heat, it is called___________. |
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exothermic |
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If a reaction absorbs heat, it is called___________. |
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endothermic |
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What does thermic mean? |
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heat |
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What does the prefix endo- mean? |
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inside |
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What does the prefix ex- mean |
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outside of |
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If the chemical reaction has energy listed as a product, then the reaction is ___________________. |
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exothermic |
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Fusion |
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splits |
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Where does fusion happen? |
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on the sun |
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Where does fission happen? |
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in nuclear power plants |
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What happens during nuclear fission? |
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GREAT amounts of energy are formed from SMALL amounts of mass |
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What happens during fission to release energy? |
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splitting the nucleus of an atom |
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What happens during fusion to release energy? |
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joining of the nucleus of two atoms |
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What is the nuclear reaction that produces the sun's energy in the form of heat and light? |
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fusion |