115 Madame Curie - One Minute History

Marie Curie was awarded the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with Pierre Curie and Henry Beccarel for their work on radioactivity. In 1911, she won a second Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering radium and polonium, becoming the first person to win Nobel Prizes in two scientific fields. Despite facing gender-based challenges, Curie made significant contributions to science, including refusing to patent the radium isolation process to promote research and developing mobile radiological units during World War I. Her work revolutionized physics and chemistry and inspired future generations.

In which year did Marie Curie win her first Nobel Prize, and in which field?

• 1911, Physics

• 1903, Physics

• 1911, Chemistry

• 1903, Chemistry

What significant scientific discovery led to Marie Curie's second Nobel Prize?

• Invention of the X-ray

• Theory of relativity

• Discovery of radium and polonium

• Development of the periodic table

How did Marie Curie contribute to the advancement of scientific research?

• By patenting the radium isolation process

• By refusing to patent the radium isolation process

• By keeping her research secret

• By selling her discoveries

What initiative did Marie Curie undertake during World War I?

• Building hospitals

• Designing new chemical weapons

• Creating mobile radiological units

• Developing nuclear weapons

What impact did Marie Curie's work have on future generations?

• It limited opportunities for women in science

• It discouraged further research in radioactivity

• It paved the way for future generations of women and scientists

• It had no significant impact