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Nuclear Radiation

Question 6 • Foothill-B Period-Chemistry-26/27B

Which career is most concerned with the study of radioactive isotopes?

Answer
A
biochemist
B
nuclear chemist
C
organic chemist
D
nuclear engineer

Explanation

A nuclear chemist studies the nuclei of atoms and properties of radioactive isotopes, including how they decay and react. A nuclear engineer mainly applies nuclear science to design systems such as reactors, while biochemists and organic chemists focus on living chemistry and carbon-based compounds. Therefore, the correct choice is nuclear chemist.

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