Nuclear Power Engineering
'Heavy water' is termed as 'heavy' because it is

Denser than water
An oxide of heavier isotope of oxygen
A heavy liquid
An oxide of deuterium

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Nuclear Power Engineering
Molten sodium (as a coolant in fast breeder reactor)

Is highly radioactive at elevated temperatures and can cause explosion, when it comes in contact with air or water
Is not at all corrosive, even at a higher temperature
Can't attain high temperature at normal pressure
None of these

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Nuclear Power Engineering
Water is a better coolant than a gas (like CO₂, He, N₂ etc.), because it

Requires comparatively smaller pumps and heat exchanger for a given heat transfer rate
Has a better heat transfer characteristics, and it can be pressurised to attain a high temperature
All of these
Is a better neutron moderator as well

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