Question

Radioactive substances - Write the uses of it.

Answer 1

Radioactivity Tracers are commonly used in the medical field and also in the study of plants and animals. Radiation is used and produced in nuclear reactors, which controls fission reactions to produce energy and new substances from the fission products. Radiation is also used to sterilize medical instruments and food.


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Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Radioactive substances -

• Chemical substances which are unstable and decay naturally are called radioactive substances.
• For example, radium, technicium, etc.

# Uses of radioactive substances -

1. Gamma radiation is used for sterilization of several surgical instruments.
2. Radioactive substances are part of food processing.
3. Radioisotope scan are very helpful in diagnosis of thyroid diseases.
4. Radiotherapy is used for treatment of various cancers.
5. Radiation is useful in mine industries, automobile industries, etc.

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