Question

write an application of isotopes in the field of medicine

Answer 1

An isotope of cobalt is used in the treatment of cancer.
An isotope of iodine is used in treatment of goitre.
An isotope of uranium is used as fuel in nuclear reactors

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Answer 2

Isotopes are atoms of the same element , with same atomic no: and different mass numbers.

Example : Carbon - 12 and Carbon - 14 isotopes.




Applications in medical field :-

-->An isotope of iodine is used in the treatment of goiter. Goitre is a disease which is caused due to the less amount of iodine in the food which we intake.

-->An isotope of cobalt is used in the treatment of cancer.