1. Label the atom P2 Topic 5: Nuclear Fission and nuclear fusion
This topic looks at:
Isotopes
Ionising Radiation
Nuclear Reactions – Fission and Fusion
How nuclear reactors work
Define the term isotope:
Provide the number of protons, electrons and neutrons for each of these isotopes of chlorine
Label the atom
What are the particles in the nucleus called?
What do the control rods do?
Keywords: Ionising radiation, ion, radioactive, nuclear reactors, control rods
LABEL THE POWER STATION DIAGRAM
Keywords: alpha, beta, gamma, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion

2. P2 Topic 5: Nuclear Fission and nuclear fusion
This topic looks at:
Isotopes
Ionising Radiation
Nuclear Reactions – Fission and Fusion
How nuclear reactors work
Structure
Ionising Strength
Penetrating power
What is an ion?
What is ionising radiation?
What is a radioactive substance?
Put the following steps in the correct order to explain how a nuclear power station works:
a. Reactor contains nuclear fuel rods
b. Electricity is produced
c.Turbine spins the generator
Keywords: Ionising radiation, ion, radioactive, nuclear reactors, control rods
d. This produces a lot of heat which boils water in nearby pipes.
e. In the heat exchange water boils to form steam, it moves turbines
f. Electricity sent to the National Grid
Explain nuclear fission (use diagrams):
Explain nuclear fusion (use diagrams):
Keywords: alpha, beta, gamma, nuclear fission, nuclear fusion