One of the world¡¯s most famous chemists was Marie Curie. She worked with radioactivity. Radioactive elements give off energy. Curie discovered new radioactive elements. She also learned how some radioactive elements could be used. She helped build a type of car that could transport X-ray equipment. This was used during World War I. She discovered radium. This element was used to treat cancer. Sadly, Curie did not know that radioactive elements could cause cancer. She died from cancer in 1934.
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1. What did Marie Curie discover?
1. What do you think about Marie Curie¡¯s discoveries?