Chemistry
Give the use of the following isotopes:
(a) Radioactive isotopes
(b) 235U
(c) 60Co
(d) 131I
(e) 14C
Atomic Structure
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(a) Radioactive isotopes — Used in industry to detect the leakage in underground oil pipelines, gas pipelines and water pipelines.
(b) 235U — Used as fuel in nuclear reactors.
(c) 60Co — used in radiotherapy for treating cancer and other diseases.
(d) 131I — Used in treatment of goitre.
(e) 14C — Used for determining the age of historical and geological material.
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