__________ gas is normally not used as a coolant in a nuclear reactor,
because of its high neutron capture cross-section.
(A) Nitrogen
(B) Hydrogen
(C) Helium
(D) Carbon dioxide

1 Answer

Answer :

(A) Nitrogen

Related questions

Description : Which is used as a coolant in nuclear reactor due to its high capture cross-section? (A) H2 (B) N2 (C) He (D) CO2

Last Answer : (A) H2

Description : Which of the following gases has very high neutron capture cross￾section, making it unsuitable as a coolant in nuclear reactor? (A) N2 (B) He (C) CO2 (D) H2

Last Answer : (A) N2

Description : H2 is a better coolant than CO2 , due to it’s relatively (A) Lower density (B) Higher specific heat (C) Non-reactivity to uranium (D) Lower neutron capture cross-section

Last Answer : (B) Higher specific heat

Description : Name the chemical element that is eleventh in the Lanthanide Series in the periodic table. Because of the metal's high thermal-neutron-absorption cross section, it has been of much interest in terms of use in nuclear reactor hardware. The chemical symbol for this element is Er.

Last Answer : ANSWER: ERBIUM

Description : Heavy water (D2O) in a nuclear reactor serves as a (A) Coolant (B) Moderator (C) Both (A) & (B) (D) Neutron absorber

Last Answer : (C) Both (A) & (B)

Description : Which of the following is NEVER used as a coolant in nuclear reactors: w) liquid nitrogen x) liquid sodium y) water z) helium gas

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- LIQUID NITROGEN

Description : Molten sodium is used as a coolant in a fast breeder reactor, because of its (A) Excellent moderating properties (B) Neutron breeding capability (C) Faster heat removal capability from the core (D) Capability to increase the reaction rate in the core

Last Answer : (C) Faster heat removal capability from the core

Description : The ability of an atom to absorb neutrons is its neutron capture cross section. The unit of measurement for neutron capture cross section is: w) the nucleus volume x) capture capacity y) resonance quotient z) barn

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- BARN

Description : Pressure of CO2 gas (which is a coolant) in the Calder-Hall nuclear reactor is __________ kgf/cm2 . (A) 0.2 (B) 7 (C) 35 (D) 50

Last Answer : (B) 7

Description : Primary purpose of a __________ nuclear reactor is to supply a high neutron flux of the order of 10 13 to 10 14neutrons/cm2 second. (A) Research (B) Power (C) Breeder (D) Homogeneous

Last Answer : (A) Research

Description : Water is a better coolant than a gas (like CO2 , He, N2 etc.), because it (A) Is a better neutron moderator as well (B) Require comparatively smaller pumps and heat exchanger for a given heat transfer rate ... , and it can be pressurised to attain a high temperature (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Description : Fast breeder test reactor at Kalpakkam (INDIA) is designed for using (A) Thorium as a fertile material (B) U-238 as a fertile material (C) Helium as a coolant (D) Uranium ore directly as a fuel

Last Answer : (A) Thorium as a fertile material

Description : Coolant used in a fast breeder reactor is (A) Molten sodium (B) Heavy water (C) Ordinary water (D) Helium

Last Answer : (A) Molten sodium

Description : All the atoms of the world comprise of electrons, proton & neutron except that of __________ atom in which neutron is absent. (A) Deuterium (B) Hydrogen (C) Neon (D) Helium

Last Answer : (B) Hydrogen

Description : In a homogeneous nuclear reactor, the __________ are mixed together. (A) Fuel & coolant (B) Fuel & moderator (C) Coolant & moderator (D) None of these

Last Answer : (B) Fuel & moderator

Description : Coolant used in a boiling water reactor is (A) Hydrogen gas (B) Water (C) Steam (D) A mixture of water & steam

Last Answer : (D) A mixture of water & steam

Description : Of the following, which is the best fuel for a nuclear fusion reactor: w) hydrogen x) lithium y) deuterium z) helium 

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- DEUTERIUM

Description : Thermal shield is used in high powered nuclear reactors to (A) Protect the walls of the reactor from radiation damage B) Absorb the fast neutrons (C) Slow down the secondary neutrons (D) Protect the fuel element from coming in contact with the coolant

Last Answer : (A) Protect the walls of the reactor from radiation damage

Description : An ideal coolant for a nuclear reactor should (A) Be a good absorber of neutrons (B) Be capable of attaining high temperature, only when it is pressurised (C) Have high density, but low heat transfer co-efficient (D) Be free from radiation damage and non-corrosive

Last Answer : (D) Be free from radiation damage and non-corrosive

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 one of the following is-a greenhouse gas? (1) Nitrogen (2) Helium (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Sulphur dioxide

Last Answer : (3) Carbon dioxide Explanation: Gases which absorb outgoing terrestrial rediation are called greenhouse gases, such as water vapour, methane, chlorofluorocarbons, and carbon dioxide.

Description : Which gas emitted by power stations causes acid rain? (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Sulphur dioxide (3) Helium (4) Nitrogen

Last Answer : (2) Sulphur dioxide Explanation: Sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are the principal pollutants that cause acid rain. SO2 and NOx emissions released to the air react with water vapor ... Earth. Power plants burning coal and heavy oil produce over two-thirds of the annual SO2 emission.

Description : “Azotobacter” bacteria is known for biological fixation of which atmospheric gas? a. A Oxygen b. B Nitrogen c. C Carbon Dioxide d. D Helium

Last Answer : b. B Nitrogen

Description : “Azotobacter” bacteria is known for biological fixation of which atmospheric gas? a. A Oxygen b. B Nitrogen c. C Carbon Dioxide d. D Helium

Last Answer : b. B Nitrogen

Description : Dry ice is the solid form of what gas? w) nitrogen x) oxygen y) helium z) carbon dioxide

Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- CARBON DIOXIDE

Description : Which gas emitted by power stations causes acid rain? (1) Carbon dioxide (2) Sulphur dioxide (3) Helium (4) Nitrogen

Last Answer : Sulphur dioxide

Description : Which one of the following is a greenhouse gas ? (1) Nitrogen (2) Helium (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Sulphur dioxide

Last Answer : Carbon dioxide

Description : Carbon monoxide is an inflammable gas. Which one of the following is also inflammable? (1) Helium (2) Nitrogen (3) Oxygen (4) Hydrogen

Last Answer : (4) Hydrogen Explanation: At standard temperature and pressure, hydrogen is a colourless, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, nonmetallic, highly combustible diatomic has with the molecular ... important role in acid-base chemistry with many reactions exchanging protons between soluble molecules.

Description : Carbon monoxide is an inflammable gas. Which one of the following is also inflammable? (1) Helium (2) Nitrogen (3) Oxygen (4) Hydrogen

Last Answer : Hydrogen

Description : A homogeneous reactor is the one, in which the (A) Fissile atoms are evenly distributed throughout the mass of nuclear reactor (B) Same substance (e.g. heavy water) is used as moderator & coolant (C) The fuel and the moderator is mixed to form a homogeneous material (D) All (A), (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (C) The fuel and the moderator is mixed to form a homogeneous material

Description : Light water' used as a coolant in nuclear reactor is nothing but (A) Ordinary water (B) Mildly acidic (pH = 6) water (C) Mildly alkaline (pH = 8) water (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Ordinary water

Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Minimum number of degree of freedom of a system is zero (B) Degree of freedom of a system containing a gaseous mixture of helium, carbon ... ) Enthalpy and internal energy change is zero during phase change processes like melting, vaporisation and sublimation

Last Answer : (D) Enthalpy and internal energy change is zero during phase change processes like melting, vaporisation and sublimation

Description : A nuclear reactor can't be used for (A) The production of radioisotopes (B) Supplying intense fields or beams of neutron for scientific experiments (C) Marine ship propulsion (D) None of these

Last Answer : (D) None of these

Description : Graphite is used in nuclear reactor as (A) Insulation lining of the reactor (B) Fuel (C) Lubricant (D) Retarder of neutron velocity

Last Answer : (D) Retarder of neutron velocity

Description : Look at the following gases: 1. Carbon dioxide 2. Helium 3. Nitrogen 4. Oxygen The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are: (a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 4 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 4

Last Answer : Ans:(c)

Description : In nuclear reactor, heavy water is used as – (1) coolant (2) fuel (3) moderator (4) atomic smasher

Last Answer : (3) moderator Explanation: Heavy water is used in certain types of nuclear reactors where it acts as a neutron moderator to slow down neutrons so that they are more likely to react with ... do not require uranium enrichment, heavy water reactors are of concern in regards to nuclear proliferation.

Description : Which nuclear reactor uses water as a coolant, moderator and reflector ?

Last Answer : Pressurised water reactor.

Description : Heavy water used as a coolant in nuclear reactor. Heavy Water is:

Last Answer : Water containing heavy Isotopes of Hydrogen atom

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 : The part of a nuclear power plant that prevents thermal pollution of lakes or rivers is the: w) reactor x) coolant/moderator y) cooling tower z) control rod

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- COOLING TOWER

Description : In nuclear reactor, heavy water is used as (1) coolant (2) fuel (3) moderator (4) atomic smasher

Last Answer : moderator

Description : Which of the following gases is more soluble in water as the water temperature increases? w) Helium x) Air y) Carbon dioxide z) Hydrogen

Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- HELIUM

Description : Most of the new atoms formed when atoms in a nuclear reactor capture neutrons without fissioning are: w) fission products x) activation products y) actinides z) lead isotopes

Last Answer : ANSWER: Y -- ACTINIDES

Description : A considerable part of the harmful ultraviolet radiation of the sum does not reach the earth surface, because of the fact that, there is a layer of __________ high above earth's atmosphere, which absorbs it. (A) Hydrogen (B) Carbon dioxide (C) Ozone (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Ozone

Description : Water is normally used as a coolant in the heat exchange equipments mainly because of its (A) Abundance & high heat capacity (B) Low density (C) Low viscosity (D) High fluidity

Last Answer : (A) Abundance & high heat capacity

Description : _________ nuclear reactor does not require a heat exchanger tosupply steam to power turbine. (A) Molten sodium cooled (B) Helium cooled (C) Boiling water (D) Pressurised water

Last Answer : (C) Boiling water

Description : In which of the following groups, are the elements written in the descending order of their respective atomic weights? (a) Nitrogen, carbon, oxygen, hydrogen (b) Oxygen, argon, nitrogen, hydrogen (c) Oxygen, nitrogen, helium, hydrogen (d) Oxygen, nitrogen, helium, bromine

Last Answer : Ans:(c)

Description : Which are the only two elements on the periodic table that are liquid at room temperature? A. Mercury and Bromine (Answer) B. Carbon and helium C. Nitrogen and Hydrogen D. Oxygen and Neon

Last Answer : A. Mercury and Bromine (Answer)

Description : What is the first element in the periodic table? A. Hydrogen (Answer) B. Helium C. Nitrogen D. Carbon

Last Answer : A. Hydrogen (Answer)

Description : In human flesh, the three light elements which predominate, and allow greater amount of incident X-rays to pass through them are a) oxygen, nitrogen , hydrogen b) oxygen, hydrogen, helium c) oxygen, hydrogen, carbon d) carbon, nitrogen, oxygen

Last Answer : c) oxygen, hydrogen, carbon