Which of the following isotopes is used in the treatment of blood cancers?
A. Iodine-131
B. Carbon-14
C. Cobalt-60
D. Sodium-24
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Cobalt-60 is a radioactive isotope that emits strong gamma radiation. It is widely used in radiotherapy to treat various types of cancers, including blood cancers like leukemia. Iodine-131 is used for thyroid disorders, Carbon-14 for radiocarbon dating, and Sodium-24 for detecting blood clots.
Explanation:
Half-life (T₁/₂) is the time taken for the number of radioactive nuclei (or activity) to decrease to half of its original value. It's a constant characteristic of each radioisotope. For example, C-14 half-life is 5730 years.
Explanation:
Thomson used cathode ray tubes to discover the electron and measure its charge-to-mass ratio (e/m). He proposed the 'plum pudding' model. Proton identified by Rutherford, neutron by Chadwick.
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