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radioactive isotope, any of several species of the same chemical element with different masses whose nuclei are unstable and dissipate excess energy by spontaneously emitting radiation in the form of alpha, beta, and gamma rays. A brief treatment of radioactive isotopes follows. For full treatment, see isotope: Radioactive isotopes.
Radioisotopes are radioactive isotopes of an element. They can also be defined as atoms that contain an unstable combination of neutrons and protons, or excess energy in their nucleus. How do radioisotopes occur? The unstable nucleus of a radioisotope can occur naturally, or as a result of artificially altering the atom.
21 Νοε 2023 · Radioisotopes are used to generate nuclear power, find oil fields, measure manufactured products, find leaks, and test the strength of metal and concrete in construction.
30 Ιουλ 2020 · Radioisotopes are the unstable form of an element that emit radiation to transform into a more stable form. Radiation is easily traceable and can cause changes in the substance it falls upon. These special attributes make radioisotopes useful in medicine, industry and other areas.
Definition. Radioisotopes are unstable isotopes of elements that emit ionizing radiation through the process of radioactive decay. They are widely used in various applications, including medical diagnostics and treatments, as well as in industrial and scientific research.
What are radioisotopes? Each atomic element knows exactly how many protons and neutrons it needs at its centre (nucleus) in order to be stable (stay in its elemental form). Radioisotopes are atomic elements that do not have the correct proton to neutron ratio to remain stable.
14 Νοε 2012 · What Are Radioisotopes? All the atoms of a given element have the same number of protons in their nucleus, but they may have different numbers of neutrons. Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons are called isotopes. Many elements have one or more isotopes that are radioactive. These isotopes are called radioisotopes.
