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Page 1: Isotopes & Radioisotopes Section 3.6. What is an isotope? Two or more forms of an element. Each form has the same number of protons but a different number

Isotopes & Radioisotopes

Section 3.6

Page 2: Isotopes & Radioisotopes Section 3.6. What is an isotope? Two or more forms of an element. Each form has the same number of protons but a different number

What is an isotope? Two or more forms of an element. Each form has the same number of protons

but a different number of neutrons. Therefore, each form has a different atomic

mass. For example: 35Cl

17

37Cl17

P = 17; N = 18 P = 17; N = 20

Cl-35 Cl-37

Page 3: Isotopes & Radioisotopes Section 3.6. What is an isotope? Two or more forms of an element. Each form has the same number of protons but a different number

Isotopes of the Same Element Have the same physical and chemical

properties. However, some isotopes are unstable, or radioactive.

These isotopes are called radioisotopes.

Page 4: Isotopes & Radioisotopes Section 3.6. What is an isotope? Two or more forms of an element. Each form has the same number of protons but a different number

Radioisotopes The instability causes the nucleus to break

apart and eject very-high-energy particles into its surroundings.

This energy can be both beneficial and harmful.

Page 5: Isotopes & Radioisotopes Section 3.6. What is an isotope? Two or more forms of an element. Each form has the same number of protons but a different number

The types of high-energy particles: Alpha particles (α): positive particles Beta particles (β): high-energy electrons Gamma particles (γ): the most dangerous

Page 6: Isotopes & Radioisotopes Section 3.6. What is an isotope? Two or more forms of an element. Each form has the same number of protons but a different number

Harmful Effects of Radioisotopes Can damage living tissue and DNA Cancer Birth defects

Page 7: Isotopes & Radioisotopes Section 3.6. What is an isotope? Two or more forms of an element. Each form has the same number of protons but a different number

Beneficial Effects of Radioisotopes Uranium-235: Nuclear power Carbon-14: Fossil dating Americium-241: Smoke detectors Cobalt-60: Cancer treatment (radiation)

Page 8: Isotopes & Radioisotopes Section 3.6. What is an isotope? Two or more forms of an element. Each form has the same number of protons but a different number

Homework Study!!! (Parts of the atom; B-R diagrams) Read p.97 “Applications of Radioisotopes”

(Figures included) Answer p.97 (1-4)