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| − | Marie Curie was a | + | Marie Curie was a Polish scientist who did extensive work on radioactivity and radioactive materials along with her husband, Pierre. |
She discovered two elements, previously unknown, both radioactive. One of them she named ''polonium'' in honor of her native Poland, the other ''radium.'' | She discovered two elements, previously unknown, both radioactive. One of them she named ''polonium'' in honor of her native Poland, the other ''radium.'' | ||
| − | The '' | + | The ''Curie,'' a unit of radioactivity, is named in her honor. |
Revision as of 14:17, February 22, 2007
Marie Curie was a Polish scientist who did extensive work on radioactivity and radioactive materials along with her husband, Pierre.
She discovered two elements, previously unknown, both radioactive. One of them she named polonium in honor of her native Poland, the other radium.
The Curie, a unit of radioactivity, is named in her honor.