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oliviahorn72

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What is the principal difference between a hydrogen bomb and a uranium bomb?
 
  A) A uranium bomb is an atomic bomb, and a hydrogen bomb is a nuclear bomb.
  B) A uranium bomb utilizes a fission reaction whereas a hydrogen bomb utilizes a fusion reaction.
  C) Both work on the same principle, but the hydrogen bomb has a higher yield.
  D) A hydrogen bomb converts mass into energy, whereas a uranium bomb does not.
  E) One results in radioactive fallout, and the other does not.

Question 2

In radioactive dating, carbon-14 is often used. This nucleus emits a single beta particle when it decays. When this happens, the resulting nucleus is
 
  A) still carbon-14.
  B) boron-14.
  C) nitrogen-14.
  D) carbon-13.
  E) carbon-15.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C



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