Radioactivity

Question 1

Which statements best describe the work of Marie and Pierre Curie? Check all that apply.They discovered radioactivity.They came up with the term “radioactivity.”They conducted experiments with uranium-containing minerals and pure uranium.They conducted experiments with uranium-containing minerals and photographic plates.They discovered two new radioactive elements.

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B: They came up with the term “radioactivity.”; C: They conducted experiments with uranium-containing minerals and pure uranium.; E: They discovered two new radioactive elements.

Question 2

Archaeologists use radioactive isotopes to .

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C: determine the age of ancient artifacts

Question 3

Scientists use radioactive isotopes in agriculture to .

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A: understand the biological and chemical processes in plants

Question 4

Geologists use radioactive isotopes to .

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B: determine the age of rocks and fossils

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