Radioactivity
What is Radioactivity? Discovered by Marie Currie Spontaneous emission of radiation by unstable atomic nuclei
What causes Radioactivity? Different isotopes that are less stable Tracers- Radioactive isotopes which can be followed through the steps of a chemical reaction Radioactive uses in medicine: Isotopes are used to treat some diseases or detect medical problems Radiation therapy
Radioactive Elements & Isotopes? Uranium- 235 Iodine- 131 Cobalt- 60 Technetium- 99 Nickel- 63 Radium- 226 Polonium