Actinium Has an Atomic Number of 89

question 29

Multiple Choice

Actinium has an atomic number of 89. When _____ emits an alpha particle, actinium-227 is the resulting daughter isotope.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, typically measured to assess heart health.

Dementia

A syndrome associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning, affecting memory, thinking, problem-solving, language, and often changing behavior.

Orientation

The awareness of oneself in relation to time, place, and the identities of persons and events, often used in the context of mental and cognitive health.

ADLs

Activities of Daily Living, which are the routine activities people do every day without assistance, such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, walking, and continence.