Question

Atomic explosion has the ability to make which of the following radioactive material?

• A. Iodine-$131$
• B. Cesium-$137$
• C. Strontium-$90$
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Atomic explosion works on the principle of the nuclear fission in which the nucleus of an atom splits into two smaller fragments by neutrons. Uranium-235, Uranium-233 and Plutonium-239 are used in this process. The explosion releases a variety of radiations and an array of radioactive material including the Iodine-131, Caesium-137, and Strontium-90. Iodine-131 is highly volatile and radioactive and causes thyroid cancer. Caesium-137 and Strontium-90 become a part of the food chain.

Hence, the correct answer is 'All of the above'