The Only Method for Disposal of Radioactive Wastes Is

question 28

Multiple Choice

The only method for disposal of radioactive wastes is:

• A) dispersal.
• B) destruction.
• C) storage in a place safe from geologic hazards and human intervention.
• D) recycling.

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Definitions:

Exothermic

Describes a chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of heat.

Transition States

High-energy states through which reactants must pass for a chemical reaction to occur, representing a maximum in energy on the reaction path between reactants and products.

Endothermic

A reaction or process that absorbs heat from its surroundings, resulting in a temperature decrease in the external environment.

Frequency Factor

A term in chemical kinetics that represents the frequency of collisions that lead to a reaction, influenced by the orientation and energy of the reactants.