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Tracers are indicators that can be followed through the steps of a chemical reaction.

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What is isotope and how is a radioactive isotope differ?

Isotopes of a chemical element have the same number of protons and electrons but a different number of neutrons.A radioactive isotope is unstable and can emit nuclear radiations.


What is radio-chemicals?

Radiochemicals are chemical compounds containing a radioactive isotope.


What is the difference between the parent isotope and the daughter isotope?

The parent isotope is the original radioactive isotope that undergoes decay to form the daughter isotope. The daughter isotope is the stable isotope that is formed as a result of the radioactive decay of the parent isotope.


How do an isotopes and a radioactive isotopes ifferent?

Simply by being radioactive or not. An isotope is an atomic variant of the same element, and has the same chemical characteristics, but is not necessarily radioactive.


When an isotope is blank it is radioactive?

When an isotope is unstable, it is said to be radioactive.


What is the stable isotope that is formed by the breakdown of a radioactive isotope?

The stable isotope formed by the breakdown of a radioactive isotope is called a daughter isotope. This process is known as radioactive decay, where a radioactive isotope transforms into a stable daughter isotope through the emission of particles or energy.


How is radioactive Isotope different from a stable isotope?

The radioactive isotope is disintegrated in time and emit radiations.


How is a radioactive isotope different from a stable isotope?

The radioactive isotope is disintegrated in time and emit radiations.


When a radioactive tracer is used why is it best to use a radioactive isotope that decays into a stable isotope?

The principle behind the use of radioactive tracers is that an atom in a chemical compound is replaced by another atom, of the same chemical element. The substituting atom, however, is a radioactive isotope. This process is often called radioactive labeling.


Does carbon behave chemically the same even when radioactive?

yes it does. the chemical behavior of a radioactive isotope is essentially the same as that of the stable isotopes of an element. When you have the addition of a small quanity of radioactive isotope, it becomes a tracer, which traces molecular changes. (look up the Melvin Calvin experiment for more help)


Is a parent isotope more radioactive then a daughter isotope?

The daughter isotope is the result of the radioactive disintegration of the parent isotope. For example radium is a product of the uranium disintegration.The two isotopes have different chemical (different atomic numbers, etc.), physical and nuclear properties.


What is the stable isotope produced by radioactive decay is called?

The stable isotope produced by radioactive decay is called a daughter isotope.