Tc-99m<span> is a </span>metastable isomer<span> of </span>Tc-99. It finds widespread applications in <span>medical diagnostic procedures.
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Tc-99 is also a radioactive element. It's half-life is 2,11,000 years. Upon radioactive decay, it emits beta particles and gets converted into stable compound Ruthenium-99
This process of radioactive decay is shown below.
99 43Tc → 99 44Ru + 0 -1e
(stable) (β particle)
The bond holding the last phosphate group breaks that is why <span> is the energy that is carried in an ATP molecule released to provide usable energy.</span>
<span>Colligative properties are properties of solutions that depend on the number of molecules [or ions] in a given volume of solvent and not on the properties (e.g. size or mass) of the compound. Colligative properties include: lowering of vapor pressure; elevation of boiling point; depression of freezing point and osmotic pressure.</span>
