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A) What are isotopes? Give two examples of isotopes of elements.

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B) Give any three applications of isotopes.

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A) Isotopes are defined as atoms of the same element, having the same atomic number but different mass numbers.
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Examples of isotopes:
a) 126C and 146C

b) 3517Cl and 3717Cl
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B) Applications of a few isotopes are:
a) An isotope of uranium is used as fuel in nuclear reactors.
b) An isotope of cobalt is used in the treatment of cancer.
c) An isotope of iodine is used in the treatment of goitre.
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