Radium-226 is a common isotope on earth, but it has a half-life of about 1620 years. given that earth is some 5 billion years old, why is there any radium at all?

Which of the following natural processes is most likely to support the formation of an underwater sinkhole? a pollution buildup from deposited minerals b limestone cave collapsing due to changes in sea level c erosion of large amounts of sand moved by ocean waves d oxidation of rock formed by chemical weathering

Which of the following are sources of revenue for media companies? a. direct sales to producers b.advertising and subscriptions c. online purchase d. capital investments

Inside a flashbulb, oxygen surrounds a thin coil of magnesium. when the flashbulb is set off, a chemical reaction takes place in which magnesium combines with oxygen to form magnesium oxide. which of the chemical equations matches the reaction above? a. mg + o2 mgo2 + energy b. 2mg + o mg2o + energy c. 2mg + o2 2mgo + energy d. mg + o mgo + energy