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Role Of Isotopes In Chemistry
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei. The different isotopes of an element have different physical and chemical properties.
Some isotopes are radioactive and can be used to diagnose and treat cancer. Other isotopes are used in chemical analysis and to study the structure of molecules.
Isotopic Composition And Isotopic Number Of Elements
The isotopic composition of an element is the distribution of its isotopes in nature. The isotopic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of its atoms.
Isotopic Separation
Isotopic separation is a technique used to separate isotopes of a chemical element. The technique uses a difference in the physical or chemical properties of isotopes to separate them. For example, the physical properties of isotopes can be used to separate them by using a centrifuge. The heavier isotope will be more concentrated at the edge of the centrifuge tube.
Isotopic Effect (Or Displacement)
The displacement of one isotope of an element by another isotope of the same element.
Use Of Isotopes
Radioactive isotopes are used in a variety of ways. Some isotopes are used in cancer treatment to kill cancer cells. Other isotopes are used in medical imaging to help diagnose medical problems. Isotopes are also used in research to study the chemical and physical properties of materials.
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons in their nucleus. Isotopes can be used to track the movement of atoms and molecules in a process called isotopic labeling. This process can be used to determine the location and rate of chemical reactions. Isotopes can also be used to determine the structure of molecules.
