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Which of the following is not a radioactive isotope?


A

carbon-14

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B

sodium-24

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C

calcium-40

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D

iodine-131

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Solution

The correct option is C

calcium-40


Explanation for the correct option

option(C):calcium-40 is a stable, non-radioactive isotope of calcium.

Explanation for the incorrect options.

option(A): carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope of carbon.

option(B): sodium-24 is a radioactive isotope of sodium.

option(D): iodine-131 is a radioactive isotope of iodine.

Hence option(C) is correct.Calcium-40 is a non radioactive isotope.


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