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प्रश्न
In the following atoms, which one is a radioisotope? Give one use of this isotope.
O16, C14, N14, He4
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उत्तर
C14 is a radioisotope. It is used in carbon dating to determine the age of organic materials. It is used in biological research, agriculture, pollution control, and archaeology and so on.
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