Nuclear Chem Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of radiation
A
Alpha, beta, gamma
2
Q
Half life…
A
The half life of a radioisotope is the time taken for sample’s to fall half
3
Q
Uses of: iodine 131 and cobalt 60
A
131: used t treat thyroid gland (in the neck). If the gland is enlarged,iodine 131 can be absorbed and will partially destroy it.
60: used in medicine to treat cancer. Gamma rays can be focused on tumours
