The radioactive isotope Sodium-24 is used in the medical treatment of cancer.
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The radioactive isotope Sodium-24 is used in the medical treatment of cancer - The given statement is false
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- Iodine-131, Strontium-89, Samarium-153, and Radium-223 are some of the radioactive isotopes used in the treatment of cancer.
- Sodium-24 is used as a tracer in the study of many peripheral vascular diseases.
- It is also used to study blood circulation.
- Radioactive isotopes are defined as atoms containing an unbalanced blend of protons and neutrons or excess energy in their nucleus.
- One of the naturally occurring radioisotopes is Uranium.
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