Question

Where we can find water soluble radioactive isotopes?

(a) In radioactive reactor

(b) In radioactive coolant

(c) In radioactive shield

(d) In radioactive waste

This question was addressed to me in an internship interview.

The above asked question is from Causes of Water Pollution in portion Environmental Pollution of Energy Management

Answer 1

Right option is (d) In radioactive waste

For explanation I would say: Water soluble radioactive isotopes are contained in the radioactive waste. They can be concentrated in various tissues and organs as they pass through food chains and food web. The ionizing radiation can cause cancer and genetic damage.