The Elements: Radium

The Elements: Radium

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Science, Chemistry

6th - 12th Grade

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Radium, discovered by the Curies, is a highly radioactive element derived from uranium decay. Initially celebrated for its supposed healing properties, it was used in various products. However, its intense radioactivity poses severe health risks, including cancer. Despite these dangers, radium remains valuable in medicine, particularly in cancer treatment, due to its ability to target cancer cells more effectively than healthy ones.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the initial consumer products made using radium due to its perceived benefits?

Radium face powder

Radium soap

Radium hair gel

Radium toothpaste

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is radium considered extremely dangerous to humans?

It reacts violently with water

It is highly flammable

It emits radiation that can damage DNA

It causes immediate burns upon contact

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What health risk is heightened if radium is ingested?

Stomach ulcers

Leukemia and bone cancer

Skin cancer

Lung cancer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Marie Curie's exposure to radium affect her health?

She experienced temporary blindness

She suffered from chronic headaches

She developed severe allergies

She died due to extensive exposure

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is radium still used in medicine despite its dangers?

It has no side effects

It is the only treatment for certain diseases

It can target cancer cells more effectively than normal cells

It is cheaper than other treatments

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