1. radioisotopes are often used in:
nuclear power plants
pharmacology (the...
Chemistry, 10.10.2019 21:30 BaileyElizabethRay
1. radioisotopes are often used in:
nuclear power plants
pharmacology (the study of medicines and drugs)
agricultural studies
all of these industries
2. the most common use of radioisotopes in medicine is for diagnosis of illness.
true
false
3. why is nuclear waste enclosed in lead and cement casks and buried deep under ground?
the cement makes the nuclear material inert.
the lead, cement and deep earth cover act as radiation shields.
the cement reacts with the waste to initiate the nuclear process.
the cement takes on the properties of the fuel, creating more fuel.
4. all of the radioactive storage locations in the united states are located in either nevada or utah.
true
false
5. radioactive contamination can enter the body only through absorption.
true
false
6. the main advantage of using uranium fuel over coal is that uranium is more efficiently burned.
true
false
7. if it could be controlled, nuclear fusion would be a cleaner, more efficient way to create more nuclear power.
true
false
8. nuclear energy is considered an alternative energy because it is renewable, does not pollute the environment, and reduces carbon dioxide emissions.
true
false
9. why are nuclear power plants are favored for producing energy over other power facilities?
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