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What is the analogy used to describe the relationship between radioactive materials and radiation?
What is the analogy used to describe the relationship between radioactive materials and radiation?
- A fire and heat
- A battery and electricity
- A generator and power
- A light bulb and light (correct)
Radioactivity increases with time.
Radioactivity increases with time.
False (B)
Who discovered radioactivity in uranium?
Who discovered radioactivity in uranium?
Henri Becquerel
Radon gas is produced from the radioactive decay of _______________________ in the earth.
Radon gas is produced from the radioactive decay of _______________________ in the earth.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
What happens to the radioactivity of radioactive materials over time?
What happens to the radioactivity of radioactive materials over time?
Radon is a type of radiation.
Radon is a type of radiation.
Where does radon come from?
Where does radon come from?
As radioactive materials decay, the amount of _______________________ decreases.
As radioactive materials decay, the amount of _______________________ decreases.
What is the main source of radon in homes?
What is the main source of radon in homes?
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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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.
