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 Isotope

8.3 Isotope
 
Isotope
Elements have atoms with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons
 
The use of isotopes in various field

 
Isotope Usage
Cobalt-60 Used in medical field to kill cancer cells
Cobalt-60 Used in food technology to destroy the microorganism on vegetables without changing the quality of the food
Phophorus-32 Used in agriculture to study the rate of absorption of phosphorus fertiliser in plants

 

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 Isotope

8.3 Isotope
 
Isotope
Elements have atoms with the same number of protons but different number of neutrons
 
The use of isotopes in various field

 
Isotope Usage
Cobalt-60 Used in medical field to kill cancer cells
Cobalt-60 Used in food technology to destroy the microorganism on vegetables without changing the quality of the food
Phophorus-32 Used in agriculture to study the rate of absorption of phosphorus fertiliser in plants

 

The views expressed in the notes here are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of pandai.
Chapter : Elements and Substances
Topic : Isotope
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