Nuclear Review

1. Splitting of the nucleus
3. Used to control the power of a nuclear reactor
4. The process in which substances spontaneously emit radiation
5. high speed electron
7. Carry electric power at a low current
9. Made up of alpha particles
11. When 2 nuclei are fused together to form a different atomic nuclei
13. Minimizes the leakage of the radioactive material from the containment vessel if there were to be an accident at the power plant
14. Has a negative charge and emits beta particles
15. Takes on short- term radioactivity from the reactor
16. Used to keep the fuel in a well-defined shape and to provide a barrier separating the fission products from the environment.
17. High-energy radiation with no mass and are neutral.
18. A reaction that involves a change in an atom's nucleus

2. A reinforced steel, concrete or lead structure enclosing a nuclear reactor
6. Produces energy
7. Drive generators that make electricity
8. Aids in the cooling of water that was used to cool exhaust steam exiting the turbines of a power plant.
9. Positively charged particles
10. The process of unstable nuclei losing energy by emitting radiation
12. Where the steam from the steam generator travels through pipes to the turbines.