marie curie Flashcards
What is Marie Curie’s birth name?
Maria Skłodowska
In which country was Marie Curie born?
Poland
What year was Marie Curie born?
1867
Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. True or False?
True
In which fields did Marie Curie win Nobel Prizes?
Physics and Chemistry
Who was Marie Curie’s husband?
Pierre Curie
What element did Marie Curie discover with her husband?
Radium
What term did Marie Curie coin to describe the phenomenon of radiation?
Radioactivity
In what year did Marie Curie win her first Nobel Prize?
1903
What was the name of the institute founded by Marie Curie in Paris?
The Curie Institute
Which Nobel Prize did Marie Curie win in 1911?
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
What was the primary focus of Marie Curie’s research?
Radioactive elements and their properties
Marie Curie conducted her research during which scientific era?
The early 20th century
What health issue did Marie Curie face due to her research?
Radiation exposure leading to aplastic anemia
Marie Curie was the first woman to obtain a degree from which university?
University of Paris (Sorbonne)
What is the name of the radioactive element discovered by Marie Curie and her husband?
Polonium
Marie Curie’s work laid the foundation for which field of medicine?
Radiation therapy
What was the primary application of radium in medicine during Marie Curie’s time?
Treatment of cancer
Marie Curie’s contributions to science were often overshadowed by whom?
Her husband, Pierre Curie
What major award did Marie Curie receive in 1911?
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
Marie Curie served as a professor at which university?
University of Paris
What year did Marie Curie die?
1934
Marie Curie was a pioneer in which branch of science?
Nuclear physics
What is the significance of Marie Curie’s discovery of radium?
It was used in cancer treatment and advanced the understanding of radioactivity.
Marie Curie’s daughter, Irène Joliot-Curie, also won a Nobel Prize. True or False?
True
What did Marie Curie study at the University of Paris?
Physics and Mathematics
What did Marie Curie’s research contribute to the understanding of?
Atomic structure and radioactivity
Which war did Marie Curie contribute to by developing mobile radiography units?
World War I
What was the primary focus of the Curie Institute?
Cancer research and treatment
Marie Curie was the first female professor at which institution?
University of Paris
What is the legacy of Marie Curie in terms of gender in science?
She opened doors for women in science and research.
Marie Curie’s research on radioactivity led to the discovery of which medical treatment?
Radiotherapy
Marie Curie was known for her work with which two elements?
Radium and Polonium
What did Marie Curie refuse to patent?
Her discovery of radium
Marie Curie’s research was initially met with what kind of societal attitude?
Skepticism and gender bias
How many Nobel Prizes did Marie Curie win?
Two
What significant award did Marie Curie receive in 1903?
Nobel Prize in Physics
Marie Curie’s work helped to establish which scientific concept?
The concept of radioactive decay
What year did Marie Curie become the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
1903
What did Marie Curie emphasize in her scientific career?
The importance of research and education
Marie Curie’s research was crucial for the development of which scientific field?
Radiological science
What personal tragedy did Marie Curie face in 1906?
The death of her husband, Pierre Curie
Marie Curie was instrumental in the development of which medical technology?
X-ray machines
What did Marie Curie advocate for in the scientific community?
Increased support for women in science
What is the name of the prestigious award given to scientists in the field of chemistry?
Nobel Prize in Chemistry
What notable achievement did Marie Curie accomplish in 1911?
She became the first person to win a Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields.
Marie Curie’s research helped to understand the effects of radiation on what?
Human health
What did Marie Curie do to help treat soldiers during World War I?
Set up mobile X-ray units
Marie Curie’s legacy includes inspiring which group of people?
Future generations of scientists, especially women
What was the main focus of Marie Curie’s post-war work?
Advancing cancer treatment
In what year did Marie Curie become a French citizen?
1891
Marie Curie’s work was pivotal in establishing which scientific principle?
Conservation of mass-energy
Marie Curie’s scientific contributions primarily focused on which type of materials?
Radioactive materials
What notable book did Marie Curie publish?
Recherches sur les Substances Radioactives
Marie Curie was the first woman to teach at which institution?
The University of Paris
Marie Curie’s research was initially funded by which organization?
The French government
What did Marie Curie advocate for following her discoveries?
The safe use of radioactivity
Marie Curie’s work with radium led to the establishment of which type of therapy?
Radiation therapy
What was one of the societal impacts of Marie Curie’s research?
Improved cancer treatment options
Marie Curie was a member of which scientific organization?
The French Academy of Sciences
What did Marie Curie focus on after her husband’s death?
Continuing their research and advancing her work
What is the significance of the Curie family in science?
They produced multiple Nobel laureates.
What was Marie Curie’s approach to scientific research?
Rigorous experimentation and dedication
Marie Curie faced challenges as a scientist due to what factor?
Gender discrimination
Marie Curie’s discovery of polonium was aimed at studying which concept?
Radioactivity
What did Marie Curie urge scientists to focus on in their research?
The ethical implications of scientific discoveries
Marie Curie’s scientific endeavors were guided by which principle?
The pursuit of knowledge for the benefit of humanity
What kind of legacy did Marie Curie leave in the field of science?
A lasting impact on nuclear science and medicine
Marie Curie’s contributions have significantly impacted which medical field?
Oncology
What valuable lesson can be learned from Marie Curie’s life?
Perseverance in the face of adversity
Marie Curie was an advocate for what in the scientific community?
Increased funding for scientific research
What did Marie Curie believe was essential for scientific progress?
Collaboration and sharing of knowledge
What did Marie Curie accomplish in the field of education?
Promoted science education for women
Marie Curie’s work has influenced which modern medical practices?
Cancer diagnosis and treatment
What was Marie Curie’s role in the scientific community during her lifetime?
A pioneering researcher and educator
