Description : Which is not a fissile nuclear material? (A) U-233 (B) U-235 (C) U-238 (D) Pu-239
Last Answer : (C) U-238
Description : Enrichment of uranium is done to increase the concentration of__________ in the natural uranium. (A) U-238 (B) U-233 (C) U-235 (D) Pu-239
Last Answer : (C) U-235
Description : Which among the following `"is"//"are"` fissible? a)`._(92)U^(235)` b)`._(92)U^(238)` c)`._(94)Pu^(239)` d)`._(94)Pu^(238)`
Last Answer : Which among the following `"is"//"are"` fissible? a)`._(92)U^(235)` b)`._(92)U^(238)` c)`._(94)Pu^(239)` ... ` C. `._(94)^(239)Pu` D. `._(94)^(238)Pu`
Description : The principle behind a breeder reactor is: w) U-235 undergoes fission. x) U-238 is converted to Pu-239, which undergoes fission. y) Deuterium undergoes fission. z) Cobalt-60 undergoes fission.
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- U-238 IS CONVERTED TO Pu-239, WHICH UNDERGOES FISSION.
Description : A fast breeder reactor (A) Utilises fast neutrons for causing fission (B) Converts fertile material (e.g., U-238) into fissile material (Pu-239) (C) Normally employs molten sodium as coolant (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Which is a fertile nuclear fuel? (A) U-233 (B) U-235 (C) Pu-239 (D) Th-232
Last Answer : (D) Th-232
Description : The isotope of Uranium capable of sustaining chain reaction is - (1) U-235 (2) U-238 (3) U-239 (4) N.O.T.
Last Answer : (1) U-235 Explanation: Uranium is a chemical element with symbol U and atomic number 92. It is a silvery-grey metal in the actinide series of the periodic table.
Description : The largest stable nucleus is (A) U-235 (B) U-238 (C) Pb-206 (D) Bi-209
Last Answer : (A) U-235
Description : Atoms of U-238 and U-235 differ in structure by three (A) Electrons and three protons (B) Protons (C) Neutrons (D) Electrons
Last Answer : (C) Neutrons
Description : In a breeder reactor, new fuel is formed as non-fuel uranium-238 absorbs a neutron and ultimately becomes which of the following fissionable atoms: w) uranium-235 x) plutonium-239 y) uranium-239 z) neptunium-239
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- PLUTONIUM-239
Description : The nucleus `._(92)^(235)U` decays according to `._(92)^(238)U rarr ._(92)^(234)Th + ._(2)^(4)He`. Calculate the kinetic energy of the emitted `alpha`
Last Answer : The nucleus `._(92)^(235)U` decays according to `._(92)^(238)U rarr ._(92)^(234)Th + ._(2)^(4)He`. ... kg " " ._(2)^(4)He = 6.64807 xx 10^(-27)`
Description : Which of the following is the best nuclear fuel? (A) Np - 239 (B) U-234 (C) Pu -239 (D) Th-236
Last Answer : (C) Pu -239
Description : Which of the following isotopes is not present in natural uranium? (A) U-238 (B) U-234 (C) U-235 (D) U-232
Last Answer : (D) U-232
Description : Which of the following undergoes fission reaction easily? (A) U-235 (B) U-238 (C) Th-232 (D) None of these
Description : Thorium-232 (a fertile material) on absorption of a neutron gets converted into __________ , which is a fissile material. (A) Thorium-233 (B) Uranium-235 (C) Uranium-233 (D) Plutonium-239
Last Answer : (C) Uranium-233
Description : Thermal neutrons which are used to cause the fission of U-235 haveenergy __________ eV. (A) < 0.025 (B) > 1 (C) 1-25 (D) > 200
Last Answer : (A) < 0.025
Description : (A) Enrichement of `U^(235)` from a mixture containing more abundant `U^(238)` is based on diffusion of `UF_(6)`. `UF_(6) is a gaseous compound under
Last Answer : (A) Enrichement of `U^(235)` from a mixture containing more abundant `U^(238)` is based on diffusion of ` ... . D. If both (A) and (R ) are incorrect.
Description : The isotope used for the production of atomic energy is - (1) U-235 (2) U-238 (3) U-234 (4) U-236
Last Answer : (1) U-235 Explanation: U235 is an isotope of uranium making up about 0.72% of natural uranium. Unlike the predominant isotope U238 it is fissile, i.e., it can sustain fission chain reaction. It ... critical, and the mass of U required to produce the critical condition is said to be a critical mass.
Description : Radioactive isotope of Uranium used in Nuclear Bomb is ? A.92 U 235 (Answer) B.92 U 234 C. 92 U 233 D. 92 U 238
Last Answer : A.92 U 235 (Answer)
Description : The isotope used for the production of atomic energy is (1) U-235 (2) U-238 (3) U-234 (4) U-236
Last Answer : U-235
Description : Nucleus of 92U235 contains __________ protons. (A) 92 (B) 235 (C) 143 (D) 325
Last Answer : (A) 92
Description : Which of the following nuclear materials is fissile? (A) Uranium-238 (B) Thorium-232 (C) Plutonium-239 (D) None of these
Last Answer : (C) Plutonium-239
Description : Which of the following is not a naturally occurring nuclear fuel? (A) Uranium-238 (B) Thorium-233 (C) Plutonium-239 (D) None of these
Description : Reactors in commercial nuclear power plants in the U.S. are often referred to as thermal reactors. A thermal reactor uses: w) fissionable plutonium-239 as fuel. x) a relatively low heat output. y) neutrons moderated to relatively low energies. z) liquid sodium as a coolant.
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- NEUTRONS MODERATED TO RELATIVELY LOW ENERGIES.
Description : What nucleus of atom contains? (1) protons (2) electrons (3) electrons and protons (4) protons and neutrons
Last Answer : (4) protons and neutrons Explanation: The nucleus, that dense central core of the atom, contains both protons and neutrons. Electrons are outside the nucleus in energy levels.
Description : Which of the following is artificially produced as it does not occur in nature? (A) Uranium-235 (B) Uranium-233 (C) Plutonium-239 (D) Both (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) Both (B) and (C)
Description : Which of the following is a non-fissile material? (A) Plutonium-239 (B) Uranium-235 (C) Uranium-233 (D) Thorium-232
Last Answer : (D) Thorium-232
Description : Heat is generated in a nuclear reactor (thermal) by (A) Combustion of a nuclear fuel e.g. uranium (B) Fusion of atoms of uranium (C) Absorption of neutrons in uranium atoms (D) Fission of U-235 by neutrons
Last Answer : (D) Fission of U-235 by neutrons
Description : Thermal nuclear reactors using enriched uranium as fuel contains a maximum of __________ percent fissile material i.e. U-235. (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 7
Last Answer : (C) 3
Description : The number of neutrons accompanying the formation of `._(54)Xe^(139)` and `._(38)Sr^(94)` from the absorption of a slow neutron by `._(92)U^(235)`, fo
Last Answer : The number of neutrons accompanying the formation of `._(54)Xe^(139)` and `._(38)Sr^(94)` from the ... `._(92)U^(235)`, followed by nuclear fission is
Description : 104 153 189 214 ? a) 239 b) 225 c) 264 d) 235 e) None of these
Last Answer : Answer: e)
Description : In the neutron`-`induced fissioin reaction of `._(92)U^(235)` one of the products if `._(37)Rb^(95),` in this mode, another nuclide and three neutrons
Last Answer : In the neutron`-`induced fissioin reaction of `._(92)U^(235)` one of the products if `._(37)Rb^(95),` in this ... `._(55)^(145)Co` D. `._(54)^(143)Xe`
Description : Number of secondary neutron emitted on fission of an atom of U-235 by slow neutron bombardment is (A) 3 (B) 235 (C) 200 (D) 92
Last Answer : (A) 3
Description : If a U-238 nucleus splits into two identical parts, how will the two nuclei be so produced? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer:
Description : `._(92)U^(238)` emits `8 alpha-` particles and `6 beta-` particles. The `n//p` ratio in the product nucleus is a)`(62)/(41)` b)`(60)/(41)` c)`(61)/(42
Last Answer : `._(92)U^(238)` emits `8 alpha-` particles and `6 beta-` particles. The `n//p` ratio in the product nucleus ... A. 60/41 B. 61/40 C. 62/41 D. 61/42
Description : If a U-238 nucleus splits into two identical parts, the two nuclei so produced will be _____. A. Radioactive B. Stable C. Isotopes D. Isobars
Last Answer : ANSWER: A
Description : If a U-238 nucleus splits into two identical parts, how will the two nuclei be so produced?
Last Answer : Stable
Description : How much faster does UF 235 effuse compared with UF 238?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
Description : Enrichment of uranium by gaseous diffusion relies on the fact that uranium-235 diffuses through holes in the barriers more readily than uranium-238 does because uranium-235 is: w) a different chemical ... x) a different wavelength. y) resistant to magnetism. z) slightly lighter than uranium-238.
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- SLIGHTLY LIGHTER THAN URANIUM-238.
Description : This natural fiber obtained from the stems of a plant of the nettle family has found popularity in modern fibers with a high wet strength, absorbent but dries quickly, it can be spun or woven, has a high rot ... a source of heat or power? w) Plutonium-238 x) Strontium-90 y) Cesium-137 z) Uranium-235
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- PLUTONIUM-238
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) The disintegration rate of a radioactive substance cannot be increased by heating it (B) Electrons have negligible mass and unit negative change (C) Deuterium atom has one proton and two neutrons in its nucleus (D) Cadmium is capable of absorbing neutrons
Last Answer : (C) Deuterium atom has one proton and two neutrons in its nucleus
Description : `._(92)^(238)U` atom distintgrates to `._(84)^(214) Po` with a half life of `4.5xx10^(9)` years by emitting six alpha particles and n electrons. Here
Last Answer : `._(92)^(238)U` atom distintgrates to `._(84)^(214) Po` with a half life of `4.5xx10^(9)` years by emitting ... . Here n is - A. 6 B. 4 C. 10 D. 7
Description : `""_(92)U^(235)` nucleus absorbs a neutron and disintegrates into `""_(54)Xe^(139) .""_(38)Sr^(94)` and X. What will be the product X ?
Last Answer : `""_(92)U^(235)` nucleus absorbs a neutron and disintegrates into `""_(54)Xe^(139) .""_(38) ... B. 2-neutrons C. `alpha`-particles D. `beta`-particle
Description : Let us consider emission of `alpha`particle from uranium nucleus: `._(92)^(235)U - ._(2)He^(4) to ._(90)Th^(231)` `{:(e = 92, e = 0, e = 90),(p = 92,
Last Answer : Let us consider emission of `alpha`particle from uranium nucleus: `._(92)^(235)U - ._( ... evolve energy C. annihilation D. absorption in the nucleus
Description : A uranium nucleus `.^(235)U` liberates 200 MeV per fission 1.5 kg of uranium reacts during explosion of a uranium bomb. What is the mass of an equival
Last Answer : A uranium nucleus `.^(235)U` liberates 200 MeV per fission 1.5 kg of uranium reacts during explosion of a uranium ... TNT is `4.1 xx 10^(6) J//kg` ?
Description : Enriched uranium means that, it contains (A) More than 0.71% of U-235 (B) Only fertile material (C) Only fissile material (D) No impurities
Last Answer : (A) More than 0.71% of U-235
Description : Calculate the energy released by fission of 1 g of `._(92)^(235)U`, assuming that an energy of 200 MeV is released by fission of each atom of `.^(235)
Last Answer : Calculate the energy released by fission of 1 g of `._(92)^(235)U`, assuming that an energy of 200 MeV is ... `= 6.023 xx 10^(26) kg mol^(-1)`)
Description : An atom of an element has atomic number 17 and mass number 36. The number of neutrons in its nucleus is– (1) 17 (2) 19 (3) 36 (4) 53
Last Answer : (2) 19 Explanation: Mass Number = number of protons (atomic number) + nu.sriber of neutrons. So as per the question, 36= number of neutrons + 17. Number of neutrons= 36 -17= 19
Description : The neutrons in an atom: w) are part of the nuclear charge x) rotate about the nucleus in elliptical orbits y) vary in number with different isotopes z) are always equal in number to the total number of protons
Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- VARY IN NUMBER WITH DIFFERENT ISOTOPES
Description : The chemical bahaviour of an atom depends upon (1) the number of protons in its nucleus (2) the number of neutrons in the nucleus (3) the number of electrons orbiting around the nucleus (4) the number of nucleons in the nucleus
Last Answer : the number of electrons orbiting around the nucleus