Question

• Explain why two isotopes of the same elements have identical chemical properties
• State one industrial use and medical use of radioactive element

Answer 1

1. Chemical properties depend on the number of electrons in the element. Since, isotopes of a particular element has same atomic numbers, i.e. they have same number of electrons, so they possess similar chemical properties.

2. Industrial use: Industrial Radiography Cameras
Medical use: Medical imaging for cancers.