B1
atomic vs nuclear
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| atomicadjective/əˈtɑː.mɪk/ | Meaning connected with atoms, or with the power made by splitting atoms | Goes with atomic bomb | Example The atomic bombs dropped in 1945 killed hundreds of thousands of people. |
| nuclearadjective/ˈnuː.kli.ər/ | Meaning using the energy that comes from splitting atoms, or connected with weapons that use it | Goes with nuclear power | Example Some countries are building nuclear power stations to cut pollution from coal. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
In chemistry class we learned how to read the number of each element.