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Which nuclei is not radioactive?
A. Am-241
B. Mg-24
C. Pu-241
D. U-238

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Answer:

B.) Mg-24

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Hello!

Which nuclei is NOT radioactive?

A) Am-241 B) Mg-24 C) Pu-241 D) U-238

Solving:

It is noteworthy that chemical elements located on the periodic table in the lanthanide and actinide groups are radioactive.

Am-241 (americium) belongs to the group of actinides and is a heavy and radioactive metal.

Mg-24 (magnesium) is an essential element for the body, mainly for the nervous system, in addition to synthesizing proteins and serves for hormonal control, belongs to the group of alkaline earth metals and is a non-radioactive nucleus.

Pu-241 (plutonium) is an element that is isotope of fission by plutonium, belongs to the group of actinides and is a heavy and radioactive metal.

U-238 (uranium) is an element that is isotope of non-fission uranium, belongs to the group of actinides and is a heavy and radioactive metal.

Answer:

B) Mg-24

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