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Where is uranium found?
Uranium is found in rocks in the ground.
Why is uranium called nonrenewable?
Because we cannot make more uranium.
What are atoms?
Atoms are tiny particles that make up everything.
What is the center of an atom called?
The center of an atom is called the nucleus.
What three particles make up an atom?
Protons, neutrons, and electrons.
What determines what kind of atom it is?
The number of protons determines the type of atom.
How many different atoms have been found so far?
118 different atoms have been found.
How many protons does oxygen have?
Oxygen has eight protons.
How many protons does uranium have?
Uranium has 92 protons.
What is the energy inside the nucleus called?
It is called nuclear energy.
What happens during fusion?
Atoms combine to form a new atom and release energy.
What two elements combine in the Sun during fusion?
Hydrogen atoms combine to make helium.
What happens during fission?
One atom splits into two smaller atoms and releases energy.
What type of energy is released during fission?
Heat and radiation are released.
How is heat from fission used?
It is used to produce electricity.
Why is nuclear power considered clean?
Because it does not burn fuel that pollutes the air.
