Which statements best describe the work of Marie and Pierre Curie? Check all that apply.

Question

They discovered radioactivity.
They came up with the term “radioactivity.”
They conducted experiments with uranium-containing minerals and pure uranium.
They conducted experiments with uranium-containing minerals and photographic plates.
They discovered two new radioactive elements.

Answer 1

The statements that best describe the work of Marie and Pierre Curie are:

1. They came up with the term “radioactivity.”
2. They conducted experiments with uranium-containing minerals and photographic plates.
3. They discovered two new radioactive elements.

They did not discover radioactivity itself, as it was previously observed by Henri Becquerel. However, they did do significant work that contributed to the understanding of radioactivity and its properties.