State the uses of isotopes.

1.	State the uses of isotopes.
Answer» Isotopes of some elements are radioactive. Isotopes are used in various fields such as industry, agriculture, medicine, research field. 1. Isotopes of uranium is used for nuclear fission and production of electricity. 2. Cobalt – 60 are used in the treatment of cancer. 3. Iodine – 131 is used in the treatment of goitre. 4. The radioactive isotopes, Sodium – 24 are used for detection of cracks (leakage) in the underground pipes. 5. Radioactive isotopes are used for food preservation from microbes. 6. The radioactive C – 14 is used for determining the age of archaeological objects

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Isotopes of some elements are radioactive. Isotopes are used in various fields such as industry, agriculture, medicine, research field.

1. Isotopes of uranium is used for nuclear fission and production of electricity.

2. Cobalt – 60 are used in the treatment of cancer.

3. Iodine – 131 is used in the treatment of goitre.

4. The radioactive isotopes, Sodium – 24 are used for detection of cracks (leakage) in the underground pipes.

5. Radioactive isotopes are used for food preservation from microbes.

6. The radioactive C – 14 is used for determining the age of archaeological objects

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