The Key Problem Underlying the Discovery of Radium Was

question 20

Multiple Choice

The key problem underlying the discovery of radium was:

• A) Why certain isotopes of thorium are radioactive.
• B) Why uranium has the power to darken photographic plates.
• C) Why pitchblende emits rays that are stronger than rays emitted by pure uranium.
• D) Why rays emitted by thorium are stronger than rays emitted by uranium.
• E) Why X-rays are stronger than rays emitted by pure uranium.

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