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Nuclear fission and the chain reaction (triple)
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For: AQA GCSE 8463, Edexcel GCSE 1PH0, OCR GCSE J249
On the specification
| Board | Spec | Statement |
|---|---|---|
| AQA GCSE 8463 | 4.4.4.1 | Nuclear fission |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.37P | Recall that nuclear reactions, including fission, fusion and radioactive decay, can be a source of energy |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.38P | Explain how the fission of U-235 produces two daughter nuclei and the emission of two or more neutrons, accompanied by a release of energy |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.39P | Explain the principle of a controlled nuclear chain reaction |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.40P | Explain how the chain reaction is controlled in a nuclear reactor, including the action of moderators and control rods |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.41P | Describe how thermal (heat) energy from the chain reaction is used in the generation of electricity in a nuclear power station |
| Edexcel GCSE 1PH0 | 6.42P | Recall that the products of nuclear fission are radioactive |
| OCR GCSE J249 | P6.2d | Recall that some nuclei are unstable and may split, and relate such effects to radiation which might emerge, to transfer of energy to other particles and to the possibility of chain reactions |
For teachers
This GCSE Physics lesson teaches nuclear fission and the chain reaction (triple). It suits Foundation and Higher tier students.