Heavy water is extensively used as a moderator in nuclear reactors. Which property of heavy water makes it suitable for this purpose?
High boiling point
Low absorption cross-section for neutrons
High density
High dielectric constant
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Heavy water was discovered by:
Nernst
Haber
Urey and Washburn
Aston
Which isotope of hydrogen is present in heavy water?
Protium
Deuterium
Tritium
All of the above
The formula of heavy water is:
Heavy water is qualified as heavy because it is:
A heavy liquid
An oxide of a heavier isotope of oxygen
An oxide of deuterium
Denser than water
Which of the following properties of heavy water is significantly DIFFERENT from ordinary water?
Density
Boiling point
Solvent properties for ionic compounds
Freezing point
Some statements about heavy water are given below:
(i) Heavy water is used as a moderator in nuclear reactors
(ii) Heavy water is more associated than ordinary water
(iii) Heavy water is more effective solvent than ordinary water
Which of the above statements are correct?
(i) and (ii)
(i), (ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(i) and (iii)
The boiling point of heavy water is:
Which of the following is correct about heavy water?
Water at having maximum density is known as heavy water
It is heavier than water
It is formed by the combination of heavier isotope of hydrogen and oxygen
None of the above
Heavy water is used in atomic reactor as
Moderator
Coolant
Both moderator and coolant
Neither coolant nor moderator
Compared to ordinary water, heavy water has a ________ boiling point.
lower
higher
same
significantly lower
