Question

1. why cant we use fusion reactions in a nuclear power plant? 14. why is it so hard to dispose of nuclear waste? 15. what are the benefits to having a nuclear power plant nearby? 16. what are the hazards to having a nuclear power plant nearby? 17. fill in the blanks. there are two types of nuclear reactions, fusion and fission. __________ involves fusing particles together. this is the nuclear reaction that occurs in the sun. fission involves __________ a heavy nucleus into smaller particles. this is the reaction that produces nuclear energy.

Explanation:

1. Fusion reactions require extremely high - temperature and pressure conditions that are currently difficult to sustain and control in a practical, cost - effective way for power plant use.
2. Nuclear waste is highly radioactive and remains so for long periods. It must be isolated from the environment to prevent radiation exposure, which is technically challenging and requires long - term management.
3. Benefits include a reliable source of baseload power, reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels, and potential economic development in the area.
4. Hazards include the risk of radiation leaks in case of accidents, which can cause health problems for humans and environmental damage, and the long - term storage of radioactive waste in the vicinity.
5. Fusion involves fusing particles together. Fission involves splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller particles.

Answer:

1. Currently difficult to sustain and control high - temperature and pressure conditions for practical use.
2. Highly radioactive and requires long - term isolation from the environment.
3. Reliable baseload power, low greenhouse gas emissions, potential economic development.
4. Risk of radiation leaks, long - term radioactive waste storage issues.
5. Fusion; splitting