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Definition of Isotopes

Atoms of the same element that have the same proton number but different nucleon number

Physical characteristics of isotopes

Isotopes have different physical characteristics in terms of melting point, boiling point, and density. This is because isotopes have different nucleon numbers or numbers of neutrons

Chemical characteristics of isotopes

Isotopes have the same chemical characteristics; this is because isotopes have the same number of protons meaning isotopes have the same number of valence electrons

Definition of radioisotopes

Isotopes with an unstable nucleus emitting radioactive rays.

The use of Phosphorus-12 in agriculture

Used to study the rate of fertiliser absorption by plants

The use of Carbon-14 in agriculture

Used to study plants' rate of photosynthesis

The use of Carbon-14 in archeology

Used for fossil and organic artefact age estimation

The use of Iodine-13 in medical field

Used to treat thyroid cancer

The use of Cobalt-60 in medical field

Used to kill cancer cell in cancer patients

The use of Cobalt-60 in food technology

Used to kill bacteria in food stuff to increase foods' shelf life

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Isotope (1)

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