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Nuclear Fission (physics Only) (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Nuclear Fission (physics Only)' from the broader topic Atomic Structure. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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Which statement about radioactive waste from fission reactors is correct?
If a fission event releases about 200 MeV of energy per nucleus, which statement is true compared with chemical reactions?
What is a chain reaction in the context of nuclear fission?
What is meant by ‘critical mass’ in a fissionable material?
What is the unit of activity (the rate of radioactive decay)?
What is the main environmental advantage of electricity from nuclear fission compared with fossil-fuel power stations?
Which of the following best describes nuclear fission?
Which type of radiation from nuclear fission is most penetrating and requires dense shielding?
Which radiation type is most harmful to living tissue if contamination occurs internally (ingested or inhaled)?
Which material is commonly used as a moderator in many nuclear reactors to slow down neutrons?
Which of the following actions reduces personal radiation dose when working near radioactive sources?