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A radioactive isotope which is used in the treatment of cancer is


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a

Isotope of cobalt

b

Isotope of uranium

c

Isotope of iodine

d

Isotope of chlorine 

answer is A.

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A radioactive isotope which is used in the treatment of cancer is the isotope of cobalt.
Isotopes are the elements that have different atomic masses but the same atomic number. Isotopes have similar chemical properties but different physical properties. In cancer treatment, radioactive isotope of cobalt (Cobalt-60) is used. Radiotherapy in cancer uses gamma rays from the radioisotope to burn the cancer cells.
  
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