Which of the statements are NOT true about breeder reactors? (3 Answers) 1. Thorium‑232 can be used as an alternative to uranium-238 to produce plutonium-239 in breeder reactors.
2. Plutonium‑based breed reactors must be kept very hot (>800 °C) to operate efficiently.
3. Breeder reactors are less prevalent than ordinary fission reactors.
4. Uranium‑238 is bombarded with neutrons to produce plutonium-239 in breeder reactors.
5. Water is often used as a coolant for breeder reactors.