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Ordinary sulfur found in nature is stable, but there are synthetic isotopes of all elements, including sulfur.

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Why is radioactive sulfur used?

Radioactive sulfur is used in scientific research to trace the pathway of sulfur in biological systems and to understand sulfur metabolism in different organisms. It can help researchers study processes like protein synthesis, enzyme activity, and cell division.


Radioactive sulfur was used to label the ... in viruses?

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Hershey and Chase used radioactive Sulfur to label viral proteins, as proteins contain sulfur. By growing the viruses in a culture containing both radioactive Sulfur and Phosphorus, they could differentiate between viral proteins (labeled with Sulfur) and viral DNA (labeled with Phosphorus). If they had only used one radioactive substance, they would not have been able to determine the specific molecule (protein or DNA) that the virus injected into the host cell.


What radioactive isotope undergoes beta decay to produce sulfur 32?

Phosphorus-32 is the radioactive isotope that undergoes beta decay to produce sulfur-32. During beta decay, a neutron in the nucleus of phosphorus-32 is converted into a proton and an electron, resulting in the formation of sulfur-32.


Can water become radioactive?

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Which correctly compare the sulfur isotopes 32S and 35S?

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Is it possible for water to be radioactive?

Yes, it is possible for water to become radioactive if it comes into contact with radioactive materials or is contaminated by radioactive substances.


What is the weight of burned sulfur?

After burning sulfur become another compound - sulfur dioxide (SO2), a gas.


Is polonium similar to sulfur?

Polonium and sulfur are not similar. Polonium is a radioactive metal with toxic properties, while sulfur is a nonmetal element that is commonly found in nature. They have very different chemical and physical properties.


Why are dinosaur bones radioactive?

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Does a radioactive element become stable after its mass number become less than 82?

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What happens to a region when radioactive particles are released?

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