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What is the analogy used to describe the relationship between radioactive materials and radiation?
Radioactivity increases with time.
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Who discovered radioactivity in uranium?
Henri Becquerel
Radon gas is produced from the radioactive decay of _______________________ in the earth.
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Match the following terms with their descriptions:
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What happens to the radioactivity of radioactive materials over time?
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Radon is a type of radiation.
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Where does radon come from?
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As radioactive materials decay, the amount of _______________________ decreases.
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What is the main source of radon in homes?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Radioactivity
- Radiation is compared to light emitted by a light bulb, where radioactive materials are the source of the radiation.
- Radioactivity is the power to emit radiation, just as a light bulb has the power to emit light.
- As radioactive materials continue to emit radiation, the radioactivity decays and the amount of radiation decreases, similar to a light bulb losing its power over time.
Discovery of Radioactivity
- Radioactivity was discovered by Henri Becquerel in 1896, specifically in uranium.
Radon Formation
- Radon is formed from naturally occurring radioactive elements in the earth's soil and rocks, mainly uranium and thorium.
- As these elements undergo radioactive decay, radon gas is produced.
- The gas easily moves up through the soil, often finding its way into homes and buildings.
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Description
Understand the concept of radiation and its relationship with radioactive materials through an analogy with a light bulb and light. Learn the basics of physics in this introductory quiz.
