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Isotopes
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Isotopes are variants of a particular chemical element which differ in neutron number. All isotopes of a given element have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons in each atom.
Key Features
- Same number of protons
- Different number of neutrons
- Can have different properties
- Used in various scientific applications
Pros
- Helps in understanding the behavior of elements
- Important in nuclear medicine for diagnostics and treatments
- Used in radiocarbon dating to determine the age of materials
Cons
- Some isotopes can be radioactive and pose health risks
- Isotope separation can be challenging and expensive