Chemical Engineering - Nuclear Power Engineering

36.
Which of the following gases has very high neutron capture cross-section, making it unsuitable as a coolant in nuclear reactor?
N2
He
CO2
H2
Answer: Option
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37.
The number of neutrons in the nucleus of Uranium-233 (92U233) is
141
92
233
325
Answer: Option
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38.
The ratio of mass of a neutron to that of an electron is about 1839. What is the ratio of the mass of a proton to that of an electron?
159
1837
2537
10000
Answer: Option
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39.
Pick out the wrong statement.
The ratio of the density of the 'nucleus' to that of the 'atom' is 1012 .
α-particle is identical with a doubly charged helium ion.
The mass of deuterium atom is half that of helium atom.
Gamma rays are high energy electrons.
Answer: Option
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40.
The disintegration rate of a radioactive element
progressively increases.
progressively decreases.
remains constant throughout.
may increase or decrease depending on the material.
Answer: Option
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