Question

Define the terms (a) isotope, (b) isobar giving one example in each case. Name the element

whose isotope is used in

(i) nuclear reactor, (ii) treatment of cancer​

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

isotopes are the atoms which have have same number of atomic number for example hydrogen has protium and deutrium all three have atomic number 1 but mass number 1,2,3.

whereas isobars are the one which has same mass number example potassium argon and calcium all three have nearly 40amu.

basically Uranium 235, which is an isotope of uranium, is used in nuclear reactors mainly because of how unstable it is.

treatment of cancer involves number of methods like drugs,radiotech and few other methods as well.

hope you get the point.