Which of the Following Statements About Radioactive Isotopes Is True

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about radioactive isotopes is true?

• A)The nuclei of radioactive isotopes are unusually stable, but the atoms tend to lose electrons.
• B)When given a choice between radioactive and nonradioactive isotopes of the same atom, living cells are more likely to incorporate the radioactive isotopes into their structures.
• C)The energy emitted by radioactive isotopes can break chemical bonds and cause molecular damage in cells.
• D)Radioactive elements are natural and therefore not harmful.

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