Question

Which isotope is used in the nuclear power plants to generate electricity? *

1 point

Uranium 238

Iodine 131

Uranium 235

Cobalt 60​

Answer 1

U-235 atoms

U-235 atomsIn a nuclear reactor the uranium fuel is assembled in such a way that a controlled fission chain reaction can be achieved. The heat created by splitting the U-235 atoms is then used to make steam which spins a turbine to drive a generator, producing electricity.

Answer 2

Uranium 235 isotope is used in nuclear power plants to generate electricity.

• Uranium 235 is an isotope of the radioactive element Uranium.
• This isotope is capable of undergoing nuclear fission.
• It is this fissile property that makes it possible to use them for energy generation.
• They release extremely large amounts of energy and heat during the fission reaction.
• This heat generated is then harnessed by the nuclear reactors in the power plants for electricity generation.