Nuclear Power

At A2 level you should be able to:

label a diagram of a nuclear reactor

know that U₂₃₅ is the isotope that undergoes fission

remember the nuclear equations for fission

explain what a chain reaction is

explain the purpose of a moderator

explain the purpose of control rods

name the material used for a moderator

name the material used for control rods

know why thick concrete shielding is needed

understand the heat exchange mechanism

know what is meant by the term - critical mass