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Why doesn't storing a radioactive source in a freezer stop radiation from being emitted?
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∙ 11y ago
Because radioactivity is a naturalphenomenonthat is independent on any external conditions of temperature,pressure,humidity, ... etc.
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What is the element used for storing and transporting radioactive material?
The correct answer is LEAD. You can find the same question/answer if you type in "The element used for storing and transporting radioactive materials is?" in the search bar.
Which material is commonly used as a lining for a box for storing radioactive samples?
lead
Why does storing food in a freezer slow down the rate of reaction?
All chemical and biological reactions take longer at low tempretures.
What is a Radioactive Parent?
Radio active parent elements decay to stable daughter elements i.e. the radio active parent Potassium 40 decays to Argon 40 Each radioactive isotope has it's own half life A half life is the time it takes for the parent radioactive element to decay to a daughter product, Potassium 40 decays to Argon 40 with a half life of 1 1/4 billion years. Therin lies the problem of storing nuclear waste
What is the function of glycogen granules in bacteria?
Our bodies way of storing carbohydrates.
What size is a freezer bag?
Freezer bags are made especially for storing foods in the freezer.
What is the difference between a freezer and a garage?
a freezer is colder and is for storing food a garage is useful for storing many things and is alot bigger
Does storing uncooked macaroni noodles in the freezer stop them from getting weevils?
Yes, storing noodles in the freezer will stop them from getting weevils.
What element is used for storing and transporting radioactive materials?
LEAD
The element used for storing and transporting radioactive materials is?
lead
What is the element used for storing and transporting radioactive material?
The correct answer is LEAD. You can find the same question/answer if you type in "The element used for storing and transporting radioactive materials is?" in the search bar.
Why would you store walnuts and pecans in the freezer?
Storing nuts in the freezer will keep them fresh longer, and keep the mice and bugs out.
Are there any freezers made for storing meat?
Chest freezers are perfect for storing meat for a longer period than your household freezer.
Which material is commonly used as a lining for a box for storing radioactive samples?
lead
Storing oil paintings?
I am an artist and I store my oil paintings in the freezer with fish surrounding them
What is a good freezer for storing a whole side of beef?
The Polybox 1/2/3 freezers would be good for storing a whole side of beef.
Why would you store flour in the freezer?
Storing dry goods in the freezer, especially in hot, humid weather, will help keep it fresh longer and keep the weevils out.
