12 INFORMATIVE AND SUPER FACTS ABOUT NUCLEAR ENERGY (MUST WATCH!)
FACTS ABOUT NUCLEAR ENERGY 1. Split those atoms! Atomic energy is produced from the radioactive decay process engineered in nuclear reactors. That’s why it’s also known as nuclear energy and nuclear power, too. 2. Clean, but deadly. Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion are considered dangerous when working alongside. Due to a handful of nuclear disasters that have occurred over the years, health monitoring is a must. However, nuclear or atomic energy is considered very efficient. 3. Crack out the periodic table! Plutonium, uranium, and thorium are used for nuclear fission. Splitting their atoms results in this production – and therefore, energy! 4. A warm welcome? Atomic energy is used most of all to generate and provide heat. Disposal of atomic waste, however, is also a ‘hot topic’! (We hope you appreciate the pun…) 5. Nuclear plants close down on schedule. Nuclear power plants need to close down regularly so that it can dispose of waste safely. Believe it or not, th...