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Date May 2019 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 19M.3.hl.TZ2.16a(iii)
Level hl Paper 3 Time zone TZ2
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a(iii).
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19M.3.hl.TZ2.16a(iii)

This question is about nuclear reactions.

Fission of a nucleus can be initiated by bombarding it with a neutron.

(a(iii))

Outline one advantage of allowing all countries access to the technology to generate electricity by nuclear fission.

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Markscheme

Any one of:
reduction in emission of greenhouse gases «from burning fossil fuels»  [✔]

economic independence/self-sufficiency «from crude oil/producing states» [✔]

uranium is more abundant on Earth «in terms of total energy that can be produced from this fuel» than fossil fuels [✔]

 

Note: Accept specific greenhouse gases (such as carbon dioxide/CO2) but not pollutants or other general statements.

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