Chemistry In Focus
Chemistry In Focus
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ISBN: 9781337399692
Author: Tro, Nivaldo J.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Chapter 8, Problem 57E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for the fact that Becquerel shared the Noble Prize with the Curies is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Radioactivity is the property exhibited by certain types of matter which causes spontaneous emission of energy and sub-atomic particles.

Becquerel discovered the phenomena of radioactivity and the Curies did excellent research in this field and isolated the element radium.

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