Know The Greats Of Science History! The Marie Curie Quiz

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    Does Maria have a building named after her?

    • Yes
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Marie Salomea Skłodowska Curie, born Maria Salomea Skłodowska, was a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity. Everything you should know and more about an incredible chemist!

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  • 2. 

    Does Maria Curie an element named after her?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Yes, Maria Curie has an element named after her. The element with atomic number 96 is named Curium (Cm) in her honor. Curium is a synthetic element that was first synthesized in 1944 by Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, and Albert Ghiorso. It was named after Marie Curie and her husband Pierre Curie, in recognition of their pioneering research on radioactivity.

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  • 3. 

    Does Maria have 2 nobel prizes in the same category 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The question asks whether Maria has 2 Nobel prizes in the same category. Since the answer is "False," it means that Maria does not have 2 Nobel prizes in the same category.

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    True or False?   MARIE CURIE IS THE ONLY PERSON TO WIN NOBEL PRIZES IN TWO SEPARATE SCIENCES.  

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Marie Curie is not the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two separate sciences. Linus Pauling, a chemist, won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1954 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962. John Bardeen, a physicist, won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956 and again in 1972. Therefore, the statement is false.

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  • 5. 

    How many children does she have(This has absolutely nothing to do with chemistry)

    • 3; 2 Boy and 1 Girl

    • 3; 2 Girls and 1 Boy

    • 2 Boys

    • 2 Girls

    Correct Answer
    A. 2 Girls
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2 Girls. This implies that the person in question has two daughters.

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    Did Curie form an all girl chemist study

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    There is no evidence to suggest that Curie formed an all-girl chemist study. Curie was a renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of chemistry, particularly in the discovery of the radioactive elements polonium and radium. However, there is no record of her specifically forming an all-girl chemist study.

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    What was Marie Salomea Skłodowska Curie known for?

    • Being the first woman to win a nobel prize(and the first to win 2)

    • Starting the feminist movement

    • Writing a theatric play in 3rd grade that had gotten famous in her adult years

    • Bringing X-rays to the front lines in WW1

    • Being the first woman to graduate college

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Being the first woman to win a nobel prize(and the first to win 2)
    A. Bringing X-rays to the front lines in WW1
    Explanation
    Marie Skłodowska Curie is known for being the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and also the first person to win two Nobel Prizes. She made significant contributions to the field of science, specifically in the study of radioactivity. Additionally, during World War I, Curie played a crucial role by bringing X-rays to the front lines, which helped in diagnosing and treating soldiers' injuries. These achievements highlight her groundbreaking scientific research and her dedication to advancing medical technology during wartime.

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