Question

State two uses of radioactive substances.

Answer 1

Understanding the concept The energy or particles produced during radioactive decay are known as radiation.

• The rate at which a substance produces radiation is referred to as radioactivity.
• There is a total of 38 radioactive elements. Example Radium, Barium, etc

Uses of Radioactive substances: In nuclear power plants, the radioactive elements uranium and plutonium are used to generate electricity.

• These elements are also used in nuclear weapons production.
• Today, to benefit humankind, radiation is used in medicine, academics, and industry, as well as for generating electricity.
• In addition, radiation has useful applications in such areas as agriculture, archaeology (carbon dating), space exploration, law enforcement, geology (including mining), and many others.