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SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

I am able to ... | Section | NotÂ yet | Nearly there | Ready to move on
describe nuclear fission | 24.1 |  |  |
calculate the energy released in nuclear fission | 24.1 |  |  |
explain why energy is released in fission using the binding energy curve | 24.1 |  |  |
describe the role of the main features of a nuclear reactor | 24.1 |  |  |
understand the risks of nuclear power | 24.1 |  |  |
understand the problem of nuclear waste storage | 24.1 |  |  |

REFLECTION

Can you describe nuclear fission? Can you calculate the energy released in a nuclear fission reaction? Can you list the main parts of a nuclear reactor and describe their function? Can you discuss efforts to store nuclear waste?

Exam-style Questions

You can find questions in the style of IB exams in the digital coursebook.