a) Distinguish between a neutron and a proton. b) What is meant by a radioactive substance c) State two dangers associated with radioactive substance in the environment

      

a) Distinguish between a neutron and a proton.
b) What is meant by a radioactive substance
c) State two dangers associated with radioactive substance in the environment

  

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John
a) A neutron is a sub-atomic particle with no charge while a proton is sub-atomic particle with a positive charge.

b) A radioactive substance is that with unstable nucleus hence undergoes spontaneous disintegration emitting radiation

c.Long term exposure to low dosages of radiation cause genetic mutations

. Plants and other living organisms may take in radioactive materials released in the water causing pollution.
johnmulu answered the question on February 22, 2017 at 06:06


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