Radiopharmaceuticals have one of two general functions: (1) they may be used to detect or image biological

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Radiopharmaceuticals have one of two general functions: (1) they may be used to detect or image biological problems such as tumors and (2) they may be used to treat an illness. Which type of radiation (α, β, or γ) would be the most suitable for

(a) Detection and

(b) Therapy? Justify your selections.

(c) From standard literature or online sources, find at least two radionuclides that have been used for imaging body tissues.

(d) What are the half-lives of these radionuclides?

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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