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Radium was once used for a treatment for cancer, as it is very radioactive, but is now being replaced by other elements. It was also used in glow-in-the-dark paints and watches, but that was stopped after the workers who made the paint a and watches kept dying.
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How does raduim and polonium help us today?
Polonium applications: - neutron source (polonium-beryllium source) - in devices for the elimination of the static electricity - in devices for the elimination of the dust - initiator in nuclear weapons - isotopic heat source Radium has not today practical applications.
What it is used for?
What is it used for
How is oxygen used used in welding?
Oxygen is used to produce hot flame which is used in welding purpose
What is borax decahydrate used for?
USED for lead and pencils USED for lead and pencils
What is it used for Calcium sulfate?
Do you mean What is used to make CaSO3 or what is CaSO3 used for?
Who discovered raduim?
Marie Curie
How much does Raduim cost?
25,000 dollars for a gram
Heaviest alkaline earth metal?
Raduim.....:p
Why she study raduim and polonium?
Because all scientists want to increase the knowledge of humanity.
Does raduim have any physical or chemical changes?
Both. During decay it ceases to be radium.
How do you design a crane?
Hi How to Make a Crane game is get The parts @ www.Cranegames.com :-) Hope this helps
How many protons are in raduim?
Radium element is in the s block. It has 88 protons in a single atom.
What is a 4 letter word starting with r that is a dangerous liquid?
raduim ??? chech the periodic table
What was Marie curie famous for descovering?
Marie Curie was famous for discovering the element raduim and polonium..
Where was raduim discovered?
This element was first isolated in France, near or in Paris, from ore brought from some other place.
What is the melting point of raduim?
According to the Wikipedia article on radium, the melting point of radium is 700 degrees Celsius.
What is raduim's electron configuration for both the atom and ion?
Electron configuration of radium:Ra: [Rn]7s2Ra(2+): 1s2.2s2.2p6.3s2.3p6.3d10.4s2.4p6.4d1o.4f14.5s2.5p6.5d10.6s2.6p6.
