Marie Curie and Radioactivity

These flashcards cover key concepts related to Marie Curie's contributions to science and the basics of radioactivity.

Marie Curie was the first woman to win a __ Prize in 1903.

Nobel

Marie Curie discovered __, which led to her significant contributions in science.

radioactivity

She discovered two elements: and .

polonium, radium

Marie Curie's first Nobel Prize was shared with her __ due to the norms of her time.

husband

Curie's research eventually led to the use of radiation to treat __.

cancer

In 1911, Marie Curie won her second Nobel Prize in __.

chemistry

The symbol for an alpha particle consists of the letters __.

He

Alpha particles are always emitted as a __ in nuclear reactions.

product

Gamma rays, unlike alpha and beta particles, are actually __ of energy.

rays

For balancing nuclear equations, gamma rays are represented by the numbers and .

0, 0

An unstable nucleus does not have a proper __ of protons and neutrons, causing it to be radioactive.

ratio