Question

Name two elements which can be used for generation of electricity in a nuclear power plant.

Answer 1

Two elements that are used for generation of electricity are as follows:

• Uranium-235 and Plutonium-239

• Uranium 235 is bombarded with neutron particles.

• The nucleus breaks down into two nuclei of uranium

• Later on more neutron particles are used to break more uranium atoms.

• As a result chain reaction occurs that help to generate electrical energy.

Answer 2

Answer:

uranium and plutonium