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A radioactive isotope of an element
Haley
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∙ 13y agoA radio isotope is an atom with an unstable nucleus, which is a nucleus characterized by excess energy which is available to be imparted either to a newly-created radiation particle within the nucleus, or else to an atomic electron.
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Where to find gamma?
Emited by radioisotopes, sun, etc.
How many unstable nuclei exist in nature?
Around 1500 unstable nuclei (or radioisotopes).
Is Australia nuclear free?
There is a small reactor at Sydney used to produce radioisotopes. No power reactors.
What can nuclear energy be used for besides energy?
It can produce radioisotopes used in diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions
How does nuclear energy help people?
By providing electricity, and also by making radioisotopes that are used in medical investigations and treatments
What is the definition of radiosotope?
Radioisotopes are isotopes which are radioactive in nature. These can cause various problems is exposed to humans.
Are radioisotopes salts?
Radioisotopes are not salts but salts may contain radioisotopes.
What are the two medical applications of radioisotopes?
- radiodiagnostic- treatment with radioisotopes
Harmful effects of radioisotopes?
Radioisotopes can emit harmful radiations that can cause cancer.
What are the radioisotopes used in forensic science?
the radioisotopes are used to determine age of the deceast.
How many radioisotopes appeared after explosion on hiroshima and nagasaki?
About 3.2 Radioisotopes in both bombings.
What is the kinds of radioisotopes?
I have had a radioisotopes scan for chronic pain in my back and legs. What will show u on the scan?
When is radioisotopes discovered?
Radioactivity was discovered in the late 19th century. Radioisotopes have been discovered ever since then.
How is radioisotopes used in nuclear reactors?
Radioisotopes for many uses (e.g. medical, industrial, scientific) are produced in nuclear reactors.
How many radioisotopes are there in total?
257
What is a radioisopes?
A radioisotope is a radioactive isotope. When radioisotopes decay, they spontaneously emit particles and radiation. Radioisotopes are commonly used in scientific research and medicine.
How are radioisotopes used in the treatment of certain diseases of man?
It is used by attaching your kilikili on the radioisotopes and putting the man on the big big mouth of the snake.
