Regents Chemistry Exam August 2024 Question 29
29 What is one benefit of a nuclear fission reaction?
(1) Fission reactants are hydrogen isotopes.
(2) Fission products must be stored indefinitely.
(3) Electrical energy can be produced using fission reactions.
(4) Workers in nuclear power plants can be exposed to radiation from fission reactions.
Solution:
This question asks us for a benefit of nuclear reaction. Choices 2 and 4 are drawbacks to the nuclear reaction. Choice 3 is a benefit since useful electrical energy can be produced thanks to the reaction. Choice 3 is the correct answer.
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