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What are isotopes? Where do they find applications?

Atoms of the same element having a same atomic number but different mass numbers are known as isotopes.

Applications of isotopes:-


i. An isotope of uranium is used as a fuel in nuclear reactors.


ii. An isotope of cobalt is used in the treatment of cancer.


iii. An isotope of iodine is used in the treatment of goiter.


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