Asked by Courtney Gartner on May 17, 2024
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Which element did Becquerel have in mineral form, from which he discovered a form of natural radioactivity?
A) Uranium
B) Thorium
C) Plutonium
D) Lanthanum
Natural Radioactivity
The spontaneous emission of radiation from the nucleus of an unstable atom as a result of nuclear decay processes.
Mineral Form
A structured and naturally occurring chemical compound with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure.
- Grasp the historical discovery and significance of radioactivity, including key figures and their contributions.
Verified Answer
SR
Stanley Raphael
May 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Becquerel discovered natural radioactivity in 1896 while investigating phosphorescence in uranium salts.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the historical discovery and significance of radioactivity, including key figures and their contributions.