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12.7 - Uses of Radioactivity

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is radiotherapy?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how radiation can target cancer cells.

Question 2

Easy

Name one radioisotope used in medical imaging.

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's often used for thyroid diagnostics.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the primary use of gamma rays in medicine?

  • To treat cancer
  • To sterilize equipment
  • For diagnostics

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about cancer treatments you have learned about.

Question 2

True or False: Carbon-14 is commonly used to date inorganic materials.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the types of materials Carbon-14 is meant for.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the potential benefits and risks of using radioactivity in agricultural pest control compared to chemical pesticides.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how each method affects the ecosystem.

Question 2

Discuss how the knowledge of radioactivity has changed the approach towards archaeological studies and historical timelines.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the improvements in accuracy and what it means for archaeological findings.

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