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Q: Explain how can the radiation emitted by a radioactive substance be detected by a variety of…
A: The radiation emitted by a radioactive substance are ionizing radiation.
Q: Long and strong Conclusion about radioactivity
A: Radioactive decay involves the spontaneous transformation of one element into another. The only way…
Q: List down 5 uses of radioactivity.
A: One of the scientific characteristics of matter where the release of supersonic subatomic particles…
Q: A 1.61-cm panel of a certain material can absorb 85.3% of incoming rays from a radioactive source.…
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Q: A 1.13-cm panel of a certain material can absorb 86.5% of incoming rays from a radioactive source.…
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Q: Give three (3) examples of uses of Radioactivity (for example, in medicine, agriculture industry,…
A: Objective: To determine the three examples of uses of radioactivity.
Q: Although coal contains only minute quantities of radioactive materials, there is more radiation…
A: Coal power plants required more prevention of radioactive rays, instead of nuclear power plant. Most…
Q: Which of the following is a form of natural radioactivity that would be deflected by a magnetic…
A: Anything that contains charge will experience magnetic force when it passes magnetic field. X rays…
Q: Write a letter to one of your favorite relatives that will help dispel any notion they may have…
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Q: Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to damage the DNA of cancer cells, which kills them or…
A: As already stated in the question, Radiation therapy uses high-energy radiation to damage the…
Q: (c). You have been hired by a company interested in establishing a radioisotope production plant in…
A: There are many useful advantage of radiousotopes. Nuclear energy can be yses in many fields. The…
Q: The photoelectric work function of potassium is 2 eV. What potential difference would be applied…
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Q: At a distance of 100cm, the exposure from a radioactive substance is measured at 450mR. What will…
A: Radioactive materials give off a form of energy that travels in waves or particles. This energy is…
Q: What is a radioactive tracer?
A: Radiactive tracer: The tracer is used to detect the radioactive particle in any kind of mechanism.…
Q: a general rule, the radioactivity from a particular radioisotope is considered to be reduced to a…
A: Radioactivity from a particular radioisotope is considered to be reduced to a safe level after 10…
Q: Why does radioactivity take place?
A: Radioactivity is the process of emitting radiation.
Q: 06: Do you think that environmental conditions such as temperature, pressure etc. Have some effects…
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Q: Describe the key properties required of radioisotopes used for i) medical imaging (gamma camera, PET…
A: Radioisotopes: The nuclei of radioactive isotopes are unstable and disintegrate at random, resulting…
Q: TYPE OF RADIOACTIVITY ARE | 1. NATURAL O 2. ARTIFICIAL
A: In this solution, we will discuss the types of radioactivity.
Q: 18) What is the remaining amount of radioactivity when the Starting amount is 12.5-g and there was…
A: Given data: Initial amount of the sample m0 =12.5g Number of half- life n =4.25
Q: Two common units for measuring radioactivity are the Becquerel and the curie. Why are these names…
A: Radioactivity is the phenomenon when a large nucleus splits into a small nucleus.
Q: Does food irradiation leave the food radioactive? To what extent is the food altered chemically for…
A: The process of exposing the food into a controlled amount of energy in the form of high speed…
Q: Is the human body radioactive? Explain.
A: Carbon -14 , Potassium-40 ,Sodium-22 are some naturally occurring radioactive isotopes in the…
Q: 06: Do you think that environmental conditions such as temperature, pressure etc. Have some effects…
A: Radioactivity Radioactivity is a process by which nuclei of unstable elements gain stability by…
Q: 1) A radioactive sample reduced to 10% of its initial value in 10 hours. Calculate the half life of…
A: Radioactive decay is the process by which an unstable nucleus attains stability by releasing…
Q: Question 8 a) Explain what is meant by “somatic effects” of radiation exposure. b) Explain how the…
A: a) Somatic effects of radiation exposure refer to the biological changes that occur in the body of…
Q: f a vial contains 600 MBq of indium-111 (In-111) at 12:30 (14 June 2014), how much radioactivity…
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Q: What are the types of Radioactivity?
A: There are three types of radioactivity and they are: Alpha decay: An alpha particle is a helium…
Q: Define the term “radioisotope”. b) Define the term “radiopharmaceutical
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Q: What are the nuclear reactions taking place to produce radioactive tracers that are used in PET…
A: PET: Positron emission tomography (PET) uses positron-emitting radioisotopes. Positron combines with…
Give three (3) examples of uses of Radioactivity (for example, in archaeology, engineering, nuclear power plants, etc.), explain them.
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