isotopes

The indivisibility of an atom was proved wrong, for, an atom can be further subdivided into protons, neutrons and electrons. However an atom is the smallest particle, which takes part in chemical reactions. According to Dalton, the atoms of same element are similar in all respects. This is wro..

Two consequences of nuclear reactions are the phenomena of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Both are important sources of nuclear energy, which may be used for peaceful or destructive purposes. When a nucleus is bombarded with some sub-atomic particles such as a - particles, neutrons, protons et..

Nuclear Fission - Two consequences of nuclear reactions are the phenomena of nuclear fission and nuclear fusion. Both are important sources of nuclear energy, which may be used for peaceful or destructive purposes. When a nucleus is bombarded with some sub-atomic particles such as a - particles, ne..

Naturally occurring radioactive substances have high nucleon number. It is possible to make artificial radioactive substances by bombarding lighter nuclides with - particles, protons or neutrons. The radioactive substances produced in this manner are known as radioisotopes. A nuclide is any species..

Radioisotopes - Naturally occurring radioactive substances have high nucleon number. It is possible to make artificial radioactive substances by bombarding lighter nuclides with - particles, protons or neutrons. The radioactive substances produced in this manner are known as radioisotopes. A nuclid..

Symbol: C Atomic number : 6 Atomic mass: 12 (most common isotope) Electronic configuration: 1s 2 ,2s 2 ,2p 2 Position in the periodic table: Period II Group IV Carbon occurs in the free state as well as combined state. The following schematic chart shows the occurrence of carbon in va..

Since it is not possible to calculate the weight of particles individually, a collection of such particles called mole is taken for all practical purposes. Avogadro discovered that under standard conditions of temperature and pressure, (1atm and 273K) a sample of gas occupies a volume of 22.4 ..

In view of new discoveries about atoms, Dalton's atomic theory was modified as given below: Atom is no longer indivisible as it has a complex structure of sub atomic particles (electrons, protons and neutrons). Atoms of the same element may posses different relative masses (isotopes). Cer..

This classification is based on the most fundamental property of the elements - the atomic number, so it is more accurate. With the atomic number as the basis of this classification, the position of isotopes in one place is justified. The systematic grouping of elements into the f..

Radio isotopes are used in detection of diseases and also in radio therapy: The rays from radium is used in the treatment of skin diseases. Radiation from Co 6 0 ( - rays) is used to diagnose and treat thyroid disorders. Radio iodine (I 1 3 1 ) is used to diagnose and treat ..