Name a few common radioactive isotopes.

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Radioactive isotopes:
The nuclei of radioactive isotopes are unstable due to extra neutrons in their nuclei and dissipate extra energy in the form of rays.
Some common radioactive isotopes are:
Carbon-14, Sodium-24, Uranium-235, Plutonium-238, etc.

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Name a few common radioactive isotopes.

Radioactive isotopes:The nuclei of radioactive isotopes are unstable due to extra neutrons in their nuclei and dissipate extra energy in the form of rays.Some common radioactive isotopes are:Carbon-14, Sodium-24, Uranium-235, Plutonium-238, etc.

Radioactive isotopes:
The nuclei of radioactive isotopes are unstable due to extra neutrons in their nuclei and dissipate extra energy in the form of rays.
Some common radioactive isotopes are:
Carbon-14, Sodium-24, Uranium-235, Plutonium-238, etc.