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      Question

      Which one of these metals is used as a shield against

      radioactive emissions?
      A Uranium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Lead Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Radium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Gold Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Silver Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The primary property of lead that makes it ideal as a shielding material is density. However, for radiation shielding, this material possesses other critical properties, such as a high degree of application flexibility, extreme level of stability, and high atomic number.

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