2.7 - Isotopes and Isobars
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Define isotopes.
💡 Hint: Think about the atomic number remaining the same.
What are isobars?
💡 Hint: Consider their atomic numbers.
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What are isotopes?
💡 Hint: Remember what makes them different.
Is ¹⁴C an isobar to ¹⁴N?
💡 Hint: Look at their mass numbers.
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In a lab, you have samples of ¹²C and ¹⁴C. Identify any isotopes present and explain how you know.
💡 Hint: Focus on the atomic number and mass number relationship.
Describe a practical application of isotopes in medicine and how it utilizes their properties.
💡 Hint: Think about how isotopes decay and what that means for medicine.
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