ISOTOPES

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Isotopes

Atoms with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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Tritium

An effective tracer used for detecting radioactivity.

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Iodine 131

Used for diagnosis and treatment of thyroid function.

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Phosphorus 32

Utilized in cancer detection and treatment, particularly for eyes and skin.

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Iron 59

Employed in the diagnosis of anemia.

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Xenon 133

Associated with lung damage.

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Carbon 14

Used to determine the age of once-living artifacts, such as fossils.

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Uranium 235

Helps establish the age of non-living objects like rocks.

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Cobalt 60

Kills microorganisms on foodstuffs, extending their shelf life (e.g., mushrooms, tomatoes, sprouts, and berries).