Homework due Monday November 18

Answer the following questions:

1. What does the equation E=mc² mean?
2. Define Fission
3. Define Fusion
4. What is binding energy?
5. Which nucleus has the largest binding energy?
6. Nuclei larger than ____ come apart by themselves. Why?
7. Explain how fission can be an energy source.
8. Explain how fusion can be an energy source.
9. When were hydrogen and most of the helium made?
10. How are stars powered?
11. How are elements heavier than helium, but lighter than iron made?
12. How are elements heavier than iron made?
13. Why is iron a limit for element formation?

Fission & Fusion Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rn339v_Q-w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LekacMuM12Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neMEo8ZrwuI

Article about nuclear fission: http://science.howstuffworks.com/nuclear-power.htm

Article about nuclear fusion: http://science.howstuffworks.com/fusion-reactor.htm

Element Formation Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhhdkYFmd7A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_1D_FnaBtM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neMEo8ZrwuI

Book Chapter 16 Radioactivity
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6gBzZlV9Go9a1Q5RWF2b0NWYXc/edit?usp=sharing