Which of the following statements about the use of nuclear energy is true?
a.
nuclear energy cannot be used safely.
b.
nuclear fusion has no known useful applications.
c.
nuclear fission is currently more useful for producing energy than nuclear fusion.
d.
nuclear fusion has fewer safety risks than nuclear fission.

The correct answer is "Nuclear energy cannot be used safely".

Explanation:

There are two types of nuclear reactions: Nuclear fission and Nuclear fusion.

Nuclear fission: The nuclear energy is originated from the splitting of uranium atom. Uranium is a radioactive material.

Nuclear reactor controls the release of energy.

The by product of the nuclear generation is the radioactive waste in the nuclear power plant.

The radioactive material emits harmful radiation. If there is any leakage in the power plant. Then, it would lead to hazard. It would harmful for the health of the employees who are working there.

Therefore, the correct option is (a).

a. the law of proportion states the combination of 2 atoms in a specific ratio to produce multiple compounds such as the given statement of question ‘1st compound contains 88.8 % cu ’ indicates 88.8 g of cu is present along with 11.2 g oxygen in 100 g of compound whereas the statement ‘2st compound contains 79.9 % cu ’ indicates 79.9 g of cu is present along with 20.1 g oxygen in 100 g of compound

1st compound contains 88.8 g cu

for cu

m = 63 g /mol

atomic % = 88.8 /63 = 1.42

for o

m = 16 g /mol

atomic % = 11.2 /16 = 0.7

b. the emperical formula of 1st compound is

cu1.4o0.7

cu2o