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KIM [24]
4 years ago
13

What are isotopes and why are they important?

Biology
1 answer:
MariettaO [177]4 years ago
6 0

Isotopes of an element all have the same chemical behavior, but the unstable isotopes undergo spontaneous decay during which they emit radiation and achieve a stable state. This property of radioisotopes is useful in food preservation, archaeological dating of artifacts and medical diagnosis and treatment.

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