radium

Radium is a silvery-white metal that is radioactive. It is found in small amounts in uranium ores. Radium is very dangerous because it can give off radiation. Radiation can damage cells and tissues, and it can cause cancer.

Radium was discovered in 1898 by Marie and Pierre Curie. They were studying uranium ores and they found that one of the ores was giving off a lot of radiation. They named the new element radium because it gave off rays.

Radium was used in a variety of products in the early 20th century, including glow-in-the-dark paint, watch dials, and medical treatments. However, it was eventually found to be too dangerous to use.

Today, radium is used in very small amounts in some medical treatments. It is also used in research.

The patient is being treated with radium.