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Radium is radioactive and lead is a good radiation shield.
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The lead function as a barrier
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What does radium have to do with cancer?
1. Radium was used in the past for the radiotherapy of some cancers. 2. But because radium is strongly radioactive uncontrolled irradiation or contamination with radium can lead to some cancers.
What is the use of radium in Rutherford experiment in the lead box?
Radium is a Radioactive material that produces Alpha only
Do metals need to be stored in sealed containers for safety?
There are many different kinds of metals, and they have different storage requirements. Mercury should be stored in a sealed container because it is a toxic liquid, and should not be allowed to spill accidentally; there could also be a very small amount of evaporation. Some metals such as sodium, lithium, or potassium (in their pure, metallic state) are highly reactive and need to be stored not only in a sealed container, but under oil - not water - because they react violently with water or with air. Many familiar metals such as iron, lead, zinc, tin, copper, gold, aluminum, etc., are quite stable and do not need to be stored in containers, sealed or otherwise - in fact, many containers are made from these metals.
What does an atom of radium-266 become after decaying?
lead
Is radium dangerous or explosive?
Yes. Radium is a highly radioactive alkali earth metal, and inhalation, injection, ingestion or body exposure to radium can cause chemical burns, radiation burns and can lead to cancer and other disorders. Radium is chemically similar to calcium, and it has the ability to replace calcuim in bones, which is extremely harmful. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on radium.
Why is lead is no longer used in the manufacure of food containers?
Because lead is poisonous.
What does radium have to do with cancer?
1. Radium was used in the past for the radiotherapy of some cancers. 2. But because radium is strongly radioactive uncontrolled irradiation or contamination with radium can lead to some cancers.
Why is lead is no longer used in food containers?
Because it could lead to birth defects.
Why are acids not stored in metal containers?
Many acids react with most metals, often producing soluble substances. Acid + metal --> salt + water. This 'eats' away at the container and causes it to leak. Glass (almost always) and polythene are unaffected by acids. However, before the advent of polythene, concentrated sulfuric acid was stored in lead vessels.
What are lead containers made of?
Lead.
What are more reactive than lead?
radium
What minerals does radium produce?
Radium itself continues to decay into radon, bismuth, polonium, lead, or thallium.
What is the use of radium in Rutherford experiment in the lead box?
Radium is a Radioactive material that produces Alpha only
What are containers made of?
Lead.
Do metals need to be stored in sealed containers for safety?
There are many different kinds of metals, and they have different storage requirements. Mercury should be stored in a sealed container because it is a toxic liquid, and should not be allowed to spill accidentally; there could also be a very small amount of evaporation. Some metals such as sodium, lithium, or potassium (in their pure, metallic state) are highly reactive and need to be stored not only in a sealed container, but under oil - not water - because they react violently with water or with air. Many familiar metals such as iron, lead, zinc, tin, copper, gold, aluminum, etc., are quite stable and do not need to be stored in containers, sealed or otherwise - in fact, many containers are made from these metals.
What does an atom of radium-266 become after decaying?
lead
Is radium dangerous or explosive?
Yes. Radium is a highly radioactive alkali earth metal, and inhalation, injection, ingestion or body exposure to radium can cause chemical burns, radiation burns and can lead to cancer and other disorders. Radium is chemically similar to calcium, and it has the ability to replace calcuim in bones, which is extremely harmful. A link is provided to the Wikipedia article on radium.
