Nuclear Energy Crossword

The energy released by nuclear fission or fusion
The splitting of an atomic nucleus into two smaller fragments, accompanied by the release of a large amount of energy
The joining of two lightweight atomic nuclei into a single,heavier nucleus, accompanied by the release of a large amount of energy
The emission of energetic particles or rays from unstable atomic nuclei
Processes involved in producing the fuel used in nuclear reactors and in disposing of nuclear wastes
The process by which uranium one is refined after mining to increase the concentration of fissionable U-235
A device that initiates and maintains a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction to produce energy for electricity
Type of nuclear fission in which nonfissionable U-238 is converted into fissionable Pu-239
A reactor fuel that contains a combination of uranium oxide and plutonium oxide.
The used fuel elements that were irradiated in a nuclear reactor
Radioactive solids,liquids,or gases that give off small amounts of ionizing radiation
Radioactive solids, liquids,or gases that give off large amounts of ionizing radiation
To dismantle an old nuclear power plant after it closes