Who is Marie Curie, the Mother of Radioactivity?

Discover the groundbreaking contributions of Marie Curie to radioactivity and her two Nobel Prizes in this short Q&A video.

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Marie Curie is often called the mother of radioactivity. She pioneered research in the field, discovering the radioactive elements polonium and radium. Her groundbreaking work earned her two Nobel Prizes, in both Physics and Chemistry.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What did Marie Curie discover? Marie Curie discovered the radioactive elements polonium and radium.
  2. Why is Marie Curie significant in science? She is significant for her pioneering research in radioactivity and being the first woman to win a Nobel Prize.
  3. How many Nobel Prizes did Marie Curie win? Marie Curie won two Nobel Prizes, one in Physics and another in Chemistry.
  4. What is radioactivity? Radioactivity is the process by which unstable atomic nuclei lose energy by emitting radiation.

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