Iodine-131 is a radioactive isotope that is used as a medical tracer to study and treat the thyroid gland. This radioactive element emits both beta particles and gamma waves. To effectively stop both beta particles and gamma waves, scientists use a chamber composed of...
A) concrete.
B) lead.
C) metal. (Not this one)
D) plastic. (Not this one)
I believe the answer is B, can someone confirm?