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nuclear fusion
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fusing two smaller atoms together to
produce one larger atom and a tremendous amount of energy |
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nuclear fission
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splitting a larger atom to produce two smaller
atoms and a tremendous amount of energy. |
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nucleus
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the
center portion of an atom containing the protons and nerrtrons. |
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Protons
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positive charged particles.
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Neutrons
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are uncharged particles.
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radioactivity
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is
harmful to humans and other living things. |
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Half-life
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a term most often associated with the radioactive by-products
of nuclear fission, although it can be used when describing anything radioactive. |
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boiling water reactor (BWR)
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a simple reactor
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control rods
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sit between the fuel rods.
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pressurized water reactor (PWR)
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works similar to a BWR, except it
makes use of a heat exchanger known as a steam generator. |
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secondary loop
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is used to
drive the turbine that spins the generator. |
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primary loop
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collects heat from the reactor core and transfer the heat to a
steam generator |
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uranium 235 (U235)
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a element discovered in the 1930's and the 235 is the atomic weight or mass.
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Kyoto Protocol
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a set of rules that was
devised in 1997, at a meeting of more than 160 nations in Kyoto, japan. |
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Yucca Mountain storage facility
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a storage casks for
underground disposal. |
