Isotopes (3)

Uses of Phosphorus-32

Study of plant metabolism

Uses of Uranium-235

Generating electricity through nuclear power generator

Uses of Carbon-14

Estimation of artifacts or fossils’ age

Uses of Lead-210

In determining the age of sand and earth layers up to 80 years

Uses of Hydrogen-3

As a detector to study sewage and liquid wastes

Uses of Sodium-24

In detecting leakage in underground pipes

Disadvantages of using isotopes (1)

Some isotopes can remain in the human body for a long time the long and harmful effects of the radiation

Disadvantages of using isotopes (2)

Tissues can become damaged and cause burns, nausea, diseases such as leukemia and cancer

Disadvantages of using isotopes (3)

Disposal of isotope waste that does not follow the procedure will cause radioactive radiation to humans

Disadvantages of using isotopes (4)

The production of isotopes requires a nuclear reactor where the cost is very high