Safety Precautions
 

Safety Precautions problem 3


A radioactive material is emitting -particles. The radioactive material is used in a demonstration in a school laboratory experiment. Which safety precaution must be taken by the person carrying out the experiment?


  • Wear goggles.

  • Handle the source with tongs.

  • Place the source on a heat-proof mat.

  • Surround the experiment with a lead screen.


 

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