Question

Define isotopes and its application.
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Answer 1

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Isotopes are elements which have same atomic number but different mass numbers. They have same number of protons but the number of neutrons differ.

Applications are as follows-

1. An isotope of uranium is used as a fuel in nuclear weapons
2. An isotope of cobalt is used in the treatment of cancer.
3. An isotope of iodine is used in the treatment of goitre.  

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